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BF51 WHV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 94,596 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2015 81,423 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 May 2014 75,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 70,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 68,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside front wing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 May 2012 68,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside front wing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2011 65,380 miles

Access to rear compartment can only be gained viv the n/s/f

Accident damage to rear of car and the underside of o/s by spare wheel and chassie area, also no clips to the lower section of rear bumper

Tell-tail signs that there was a leaking of grease @ o/s/f outer CV gaitor. However, no hole/split found

Fail 19 May 2011 65,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Access to rear compartment can only be gained viv the n/s/f

Accident damage to rear of car and the underside of o/s by spare wheel and chassie area, also no clips to the lower section of rear bumper

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tell-tail signs that there was a leaking of grease @ o/s/f outer CV gaitor. However, no hole/split found

Pass 20 May 2010 63,011 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 63,011 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,514 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,345 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,738 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 37,736 miles

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

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 WHV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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