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BF51 UDS

2001 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,697 mi
Last recorded64,697 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UDS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,697 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,316 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,426 miles

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

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism

corrosion to all 4 coil springs

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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 Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

airbag light on

Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,181 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

airbag light on

hazard switch sticking

Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

airbag light on

hazard switch sticking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/steering arm slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s headlight pattern not checked

o/s/steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,529 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREDS CRACKING BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVMENT IN STEERING RACK TIE ROD ARM ON OFFSIDE FRONT

Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,413 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and both rears starting to get low.

slight play from steering rack o/s/f

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 UDS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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