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BF51 UBY

2001 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,875 mi
Last recorded124,875 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,875 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 124,874 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 113,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 113,654 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 108,774 miles

o/s f/tyre close to limit

front b/discs rusty

front link bar rubbers worn

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 87,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rack end has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2010 86,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres cracking and perishing in treads.

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

Car has been lowered. All coil springs corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Reccomend rear brake inspection, noisy on roller test.

Slight play detected in steering rack ends.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,441 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,223 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 70,715 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 UBY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

BF51 UBY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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