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BG51 KFT

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,409 mi
Last recorded109,409 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 109,409 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe leading to n/s/r wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s and o/s/r floor sections forward of rear springs showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil level low

rear silencer hangar deteriorated but secure

Fail 10 Dec 2016 99,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear join to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s outer cv gaiter inner clip deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

oil level low

rear silencer hangar deteriorated but secure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,568 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,785 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,805 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,563 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,585 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,842 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 62,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,390 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 53,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,041 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,806 miles

n/s/f tyre cut inside wall.

rear number plate discolouring

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 KFT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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