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BF51 VMC

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,549 mi
Last recorded123,549 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VMC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,549 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 123,549 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 109,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f inner sill is damaged

advise o/s/f windscreen wiper blade is split but still clears the screen

Fail 8 Oct 2011 109,295 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn

advise n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts are slow to retract

advise n/s/f side light has a white led bulb and the o/s/f side light has anone led bulb

advise o/s/f inner sill is damaged

advise o/s/f windscreen wiper blade is split but still clears the screen

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 95,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 21 Sep 2009 84,284 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,733 miles

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

rear seat belt buckles are a bit stiff!

Fail 19 Sep 2007 59,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat belt buckles are a bit stiff!

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,124 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 VMC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF51 VMC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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