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BG51 KDZ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,009 mi
Last recorded83,009 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,009 miles

Clutch very poor

Coolant level low

Exhaust rear hanger perished

Nearside front cv boot perished

Nearside front side doesnt tilt forward

Offside front bumper corner damaged

Offside front seat sticking

Offside front tyre sidewalls badly worn

Offside rear tyre badly worn and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Clutch very poor

Coolant level low

Exhaust rear hanger perished

Nearside front cv boot perished

Nearside front side doesnt tilt forward

Offside front bumper corner damaged

Offside front seat sticking

Offside front tyre sidewalls badly worn

Offside rear tyre badly worn and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyes perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyes perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,284 miles

front discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,173 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,769 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 46,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,461 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,459 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 20,283 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 KDZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KDZ, 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 KDZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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