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BF51 UBM

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak, Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Both ABS rings (3.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak, Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,151 miles

both front drop links bushes worn

oil residue

Fail 2 Aug 2016 111,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken at rear of cat. (7.1.1)

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective siezed (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front front brake application uneven 55% (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp short to brake and side light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp short to side and brakelight (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre, worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,587 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet safety catch not working

exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 15 Aug 2015 103,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,607 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

battery insecure

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 86,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

battery insecure

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 81,469 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside drive shaft abs sensor rings split(but still secure)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,469 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside and offside drive shaft abs sensor rings split(but still secure)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 72,599 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,474 miles

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 UBM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UBM, 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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BF51 UBM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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