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BF51 VMH

2001 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,854 mi
Last recorded135,854 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VMH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 135,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 135,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,190 miles

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 3 Jun 2015 125,190 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,151 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 111,970 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,586 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 100,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,818 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,818 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear tyre is perished

Pass 16 May 2008 59,863 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 59,845 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,691 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 38,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,661 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 VMH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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