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BF51 TZC

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,043 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust rubber deteriated and front clamp rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,593 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear foglamp telltail flashes with hazards

Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

rear foglamp telltail flashes with hazards

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 84,822 miles

Offside front abs reluctor ring cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

alloys scuffed

bodywork dents and scuffs

brake servo corroding

n/s headlamp glass scratched

o/s/r wheel centre cap missing

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,440 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust mounting perishing

n/s headlamp glass scratched

o/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

alloys scuffed

bodywork dents and scuffs

brake servo corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,429 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,817 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 36,805 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 21,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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BF51 TZC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 TZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF51 TZC registered?

BF51 TZC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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