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BF51 UGC

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,274 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 138,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 131,598 miles

Front discs corroded slightly

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2013 131,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

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

Front discs corroded slightly

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 123,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,230 miles

Hand brake travel,

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 108,227 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hand brake travel,

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,382 miles

n/s/f abs ring corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,165 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 75,165 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,338 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Steering rack inner joints, slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade scratching windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2007 61,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear wiper blade split

Steering rack inner joints, slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade scratching windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre close to legal limits

offside rear tyre perished and close to legal limits

Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,975 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 UGC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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