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BG51 AXY

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,589 mi
Last recorded113,589 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 113,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,227 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 105,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 96,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 96,286 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 87,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,701 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 76,701 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,202 miles

both front light lenses poor condition affecting light output

centre brake light not working

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre tread low

nearside outer constant velocity gaitor leaking grease

noise heard when rotating front wheels

oil leak

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,032 miles

exhaust mountings deteriating

front anti roll bar links bushes deteriating

hazard light switch cover missing

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriating startig to affect beam image

rear number plate deteriating

slight distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,032 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mountings deteriating

front anti roll bar links bushes deteriating

hazard light switch cover missing

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriating startig to affect beam image

rear number plate deteriating

slight distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,921 miles

engine oi/ leak

front anti rollbar bushes deteriating

headlamp lenses deteriating

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre / tyre deteriating

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

rear number plate deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

some corosion to front brake discs and uneven wear

some distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

wiper blades staarting to smear screen and split at ends

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,177 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,909 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,086 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 22,003 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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BG51 AXY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG51 AXY, 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 BG51 AXY registered?

BG51 AXY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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