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BG51 JXW

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damage

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting rubber worn

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 91,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting rubber deterioted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate damage

Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear silencer support rubber worn

Fail 30 Jan 2025 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear silencer support rubber worn

Pass 3 Feb 2024 84,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,958 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,536 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 67,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Sep 2016 64,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,288 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,731 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,368 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,238 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly perished

Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,210 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 35,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,841 miles

n/s windscreen wiper slightly split.

o/s windscreen wiper slightly split.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,209 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 22,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,323 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 JXW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

BG51 JXW is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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