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BF51 UBO

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,067 mi
Last recorded94,067 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UBO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,067 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,905 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 86,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,509 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 77,873 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,388 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,839 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 59,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,015 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 UBO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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