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BG51 FXE

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,266 mi
Last recorded65,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,266 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 65,266 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,977 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,210 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2014 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2013 55,828 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,015 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 53,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

rear exhaust rubber worn..............o/s/f abs ring cracked...........

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,261 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 43,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,734 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2007 25,280 miles

rear number plate

Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,312 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 FXE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

BG51 FXE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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