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BF51 WGC

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,940 mi
Last recorded162,940 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 162,940 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle Hanger And Rear Hanger Defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet Catch Pull Broken But Still Able To Access Engine Bay

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

H/Brake Has No Reserve Travel

H/Brake Very Little Effort On O/S/R - Only Just Passed Parking Brake Performance

Middle & Rear Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F & N/S/F ABS Rings Broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From W/Cylinder Along Axle To Rear Axle Joiner/Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Cap Missing

Oil Leaks

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rear (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 159,969 miles

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

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

centre stop light inop

front to rear and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Aug 2017 151,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine and getting on exhaust advise repair ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 151,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine and getting on exhaust advise repair ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,551 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 139,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 132,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 128,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 128,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 120,330 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 120,330 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 116,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 107,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 103,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 97,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 85,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 85,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WGC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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