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BG51 JXH

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,871 mi
Last recorded59,871 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JXH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,871 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in rack ends

Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,871 miles

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 May 2015 50,486 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 43,735 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 36,085 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 36,065 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 33,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,675 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak nearside inner C/V boot

Fail 10 Jun 2011 29,675 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak nearside inner C/V boot

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,481 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,481 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 7,157 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 JXH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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