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BF51 UDW

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,464 mi
Last recorded102,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,365 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn.

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn .

Oil leak engine rear ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern . (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn.

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn .

Oil leak engine rear ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel axial tie rod has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 86,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel axial tie rod has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,162 miles

bad oil leak on limits advs urgent investigation

o/s/r tyre cracked

play in n/s section of steering rack on limits

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,158 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracked advs change 175 65 14

play in n/s section of steering rack on limits

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracked advs change 175 65 14

play in n/s section of steering rack on limits

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,662 miles

Oil leak

handbrake lever loose

slight play in n/s section of steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2012 80,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

handbrake lever loose

slight play in n/s section of steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,424 miles

handbrake lever possibly loose advs futher investigation

play in n/s section of steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

handbrake lever possibly loose advs futher investigation

play in n/s section of steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,995 miles

slight play in n/s section of steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

slight play in n/s section of steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,531 miles

possible water leak from the back of engine erea

Fail 5 Sep 2007 55,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 45,628 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 UDW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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