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BG51 KGZ

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,512 mi
Last recorded170,512 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 170,512 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 168,442 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 166,613 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 164,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 164,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 163,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,743 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 160,743 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 153,263 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 153,261 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2017 146,882 miles

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Nov 2017 146,882 miles

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 139,948 miles

wear on front anti-roll links/bushes. corrosion to rear brake pipes/unions.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,318 miles

Battery slightly loose

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,107 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,576 miles

Oil leak

advise both front brake disc heavely scored advise rp

advise both front tyres 2mm

advise security of rear exhaust mount advise rp

advise tracking

Fail 22 Aug 2013 122,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advise both front brake disc heavely scored advise rp

advise both front tyres 2mm

advise security of rear exhaust mount advise rp

advise tracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,011 miles

advise front brake wear advise rp

advise tracking

advise wiper smear advise rp

Pass 17 Sep 2011 111,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front dics wear

Fail 17 Sep 2011 111,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front dics wear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,458 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 96,458 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,969 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 88,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,337 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 63,337 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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 KGZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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