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BF51 TZZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,858 mi
Last recorded95,858 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TZZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,858 miles

nearside cv gatior has grease around it but no obvious splits

nearside front shocker slightly damp

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,915 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outersill has slight damage

offside ABS ring has slight damage

offside sill has slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,303 miles

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

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

both wipers slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,004 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front abs rings corroded and split

gearbox mount plit slightly

n/s rear tyre on legal limit o/s rear perished

rear axle bushes split slightly

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 12 Jul 2012 70,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front abs rings corroded and split

gearbox mount plit slightly

n/s rear tyre on legal limit o/s rear perished

rear axle bushes split slightly

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,400 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,400 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sidewalls of n/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2010 58,527 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sidewalls of n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking and both rear tyres worn low

rear axle beam mounting bushes in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking and both rear tyres worn low

rear axle beam mounting bushes in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,660 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread and sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2007 43,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread and sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 27,064 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 27,064 miles

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

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 TZZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

BF51 TZZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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