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BF51 UEW

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,127 mi
Last recorded62,127 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,127 miles

Centre Front exhaust hanger missing but system supported

excessive oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,127 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front exhaust hanger missing but system supported

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

excessive oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,660 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,879 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 41,879 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,286 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,286 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,627 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,605 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 UEW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

BF51 UEW is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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