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BF51 VMM

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,832 mi
Last recorded88,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 88,832 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,098 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,120 miles

offside rear tyre is low on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2021 64,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are low on tread

offside front track rod end has slight play

offside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,496 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front tracking needs attension

Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind on rotation

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 52,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind on rotation

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,334 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,252 miles

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

offside front nearside front wiper blade slightly deteiorated

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,702 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,595 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,121 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 VMM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VMM, 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

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What year was BF51 VMM registered?

BF51 VMM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is BF51 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VMM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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