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BG51 JZC

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 59,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

anti roll bar bushes split and perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,996 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside and offside front headlamps have slightly weak beam pattens

rear exhaust bracket rubber is perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

nearside and offside front headlamps have slightly weak beam pattens

rear exhaust bracket rubber is perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,528 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear tyre perishing

rear high level brake lamp not working

Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,528 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear tyre perishing

rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,143 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,339 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 43,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 40,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,803 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,988 miles

nearside front cv gaiter perishing/leaking grease

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,721 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 25,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,353 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 JZC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

BG51 JZC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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