CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF51 VME

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VME
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 100,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 98,197 miles

Offside Front nail

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked but not to cords

Fail 9 May 2016 98,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front nail

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked but not to cords

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,514 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant very low

Pass 20 May 2014 90,151 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2014 90,874 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 87,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 87,668 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,470 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2011 85,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 82,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 77,974 miles

ns/f anti roll bar link ( rubber bush ) worn

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,634 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 57,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads aprox 3-4000 miles wear left

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,250 miles

front brake pads aprox 3-4000 miles wear left

Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,977 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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF51 VME is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue 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 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF51 VME?

You can check the full history of BF51 VME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF51 VME registered?

BF51 VME is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VME shows 18 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.

Does BF51 VME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF51 VME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.