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BF51 UCA

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,579 mi
Last recorded69,579 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,579 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light is on

n/s head lamp top bolt loose but not insucure

Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,492 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,492 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Fail 1 Oct 2008 42,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,693 miles

play in steering rack to n/s

Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on dash,engine running uneven,play in steering rack to n/s,nsr tyre low/nail

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,078 miles

nail in nsr tyre,cuts in front tyres,marks on bumpers,engine management light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,662 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 29,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UCA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

BF51 UCA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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