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BG51 KJA

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,823 mi
Last recorded169,823 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 169,823 miles

both front wiper blades split

hand brake travel high

nearside headlight lens slight diffused

offside rear fog light slight diffused with rear sidelight / brake light?

Pass 9 Apr 2015 161,823 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 161,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust lower clamp corroded

offside front tyre worn very low on inner tread

Pass 9 Apr 2014 153,233 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal travel

nearside headlight unit slight diffused

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 9 Apr 2014 153,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

nearside headlight unit slight diffused

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 141,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 141,512 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s inner steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2010 141,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2009 129,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 129,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front fog lamps cracked

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 113,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some play in both steering rack ends

Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,063 miles

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2005 71,477 miles

advise both front fog light lenses cracked

advise condtion of both front discs

advise screen cracked

advise slight play to near side front wheel bearing

advise slight play to steering rack

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 KJA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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