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BG51 JZH

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,182 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,796 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,147 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 87,147 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,355 miles

Lower boot floor damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,350 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower boot floor damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,589 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,589 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,423 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)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,423 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,725 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2012 71,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

both front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,349 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 68,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 64,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 60,384 miles

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

coolant expansion tank empty (signs of leakage present within engine bay)

horn note slightly feint/muffled

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,384 miles

coolant expansion tank empty (signs of leakage present within engine bay)

horn note slightly feint/muffled

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,958 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

M.I.L (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated

air bag/srs warning lamp illuminated

engine coolant level appears to be way below minimum

nearside (automatic/electronic) headlamp adjuster not correctly fitted into headlamp

rear wiper blade worn

bonnet safety catch sticking in OPEN position (the main bonnet catch on this type of vehicle has been identified as suffering with problems)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn grating slightly

nearside front tyre wearing very low on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre is of mud and snow construction

no coolant in resevoir

offside rear wheel bearing worn (noisey when rotated/no play detected)

wheel alignment appears to be out

Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,644 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn grating slightly

nearside front tyre wearing very low on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre is of mud and snow construction

no coolant in resevoir

offside rear wheel bearing worn (noisey when rotated/no play detected)

wheel alignment appears to be out

Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 36,361 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 36,359 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 JZH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

BG51 JZH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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