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BF51 VND

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,844 mi
Last recorded51,844 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VND
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,840 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective backbox rubber split and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,314 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 45,596 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,254 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 44,254 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,671 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 42,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,174 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,837 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,471 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 10,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 VND is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

BF51 VND is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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