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BF51 VLV

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,137 mi
Last recorded129,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VLV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,137 miles

Exhaust mounting starting to split,front number plate starting to deteriorate

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 129,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/f slight brake bind

rear exhaust hanger worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 103,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f shocker slightly damp

Fail 17 Jun 2011 103,496 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,593 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both wipers split

Fail 20 Jun 2009 85,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 85,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,697 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 46,015 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 31,222 miles

Nearside 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 VLV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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