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BG51 AYP

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,478 mi
Last recorded93,478 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AYP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,478 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,478 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,978 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,675 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

earth strap from gearbox to body fractured

n/s/f and o/s/f abs rings fractured

rear axle bushs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

earth strap from gearbox to body fractured

n/s/f and o/s/f abs rings fractured

rear axle bushs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,853 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 81,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,525 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 52,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 52,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,495 miles

hazard switch sticky

rear brake pipes bracket damaged

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 AYP is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BG51 AYP, 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 AYP registered?

BG51 AYP is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BG51 AYP safe to buy?

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