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BG51 JXE

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,139 mi
Last recorded100,139 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,139 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 100,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,660 miles

front pads are low, offside steering arm is worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 91,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads are low, offside steering arm is worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 83,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front windscreen washers weak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,885 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front windscreen washers weak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,052 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,052 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,151 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)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

offside front tyre worn on both edges.

nearside steering rack arm has play in inner joint.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,316 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2007 55,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2006 50,206 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,206 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 37,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 37,273 miles

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

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 JXE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

BG51 JXE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is BG51 JXE safe to buy?

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