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BF51 VLY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,082 mi
Last recorded193,082 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 193,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 184,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 165,567 miles

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

exhaust system has temperey repair

Fail 29 Sep 2014 165,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust system has temperey repair

nsr tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Sep 2013 155,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

reg plate light dim

Pass 15 Sep 2012 144,847 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2011 132,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,539 miles

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease.No obvious signs of leak

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking oil

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper split (still clearing screen)

Slight play in Offside steering arm

Fail 31 Aug 2010 119,539 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease.No obvious signs of leak

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking oil

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front wiper split (still clearing screen)

Slight play in Offside steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,970 miles

Inner rim on N/S/R wheel dented

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)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2009 102,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inner rim on N/S/R wheel dented

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)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,946 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 89,938 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Centre Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 76,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,195 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)

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 VLY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

BF51 VLY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BF51 VLY safe to buy?

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