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BG51 KCN

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Oil leak ()

hazard light switch intermittenly working

slight play in nearside front track rod

Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Oil leak ()

hazard light switch intermittenly working

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,041 miles

exhaust front pipe clamp bolt corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,041 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

exhaust front pipe clamp bolt corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,166 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,337 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking sligtly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking sligtly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,616 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)

both front wipers smearing

nearside front & nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,616 miles

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

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)

both front wipers smearing

nearside front & nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,813 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,813 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,839 miles

front discs getting rusty inner face

Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,308 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 63,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 54,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,015 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)

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 KCN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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