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BG51 DRV

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,054 mi
Last recorded108,054 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 DRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,054 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in offside steering arm

slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2008 108,054 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in offside steering arm

slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,113 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 92,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,692 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 75,692 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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BG51 DRV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

BG51 DRV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BG51 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 DRV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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