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BG51 GXC

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GXC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 86,809 miles

A.R.B bushes worn both front

Rear exhaust hanger?

front discs slight pitting and corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,689 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,796 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,244 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,608 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 32,592 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2006 32,581 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 GXC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

BG51 GXC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BG51 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 GXC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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