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BG51 JWU

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,385 mi
Last recorded109,385 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 109,385 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 109,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 101,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2017 101,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,817 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 91,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,412 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 86,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp images are poor

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,611 miles

gearbox output selector shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,611 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

gearbox output selector shaft oil seal leaking

nearside driveshaft inner oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,712 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,920 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 59,048 miles

Exhaust rear box rubber perished

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside washer jet blocked

Rear wiper blade split

Slight movement at offside front steering linkage

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt, due to child seat being fitted

Child seat fitted insecurely

Fail 17 Jan 2008 59,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside washer jet blocked

Rear wiper blade split

Exhaust rear box rubber perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Slight movement at offside front steering linkage

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt, due to child seat being fitted

Child seat fitted insecurely

Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,509 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 48,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 JWU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JWU, 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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BG51 JWU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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