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BG51 JXU

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,982 mi
Last recorded61,982 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,750 miles

Front Inner slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall/tread perished/split but unable to see tyre core

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall/tread split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall/tread perished/split but unable to see tyre core

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 17 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,824 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 JXU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JXU, 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 JXU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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