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BG51 KNB

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,929 mi
Last recorded115,929 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

centre high level stop lamp not working, but may not be connected.

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 115,111 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

centre high level stop lamp not working,but may not be connected.

nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,493 miles

centre seat belt not fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 101,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre seat belt not fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,399 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition but not considered seriously weakened

Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,092 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition but not considered seriously weakened

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,029 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,894 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2009 61,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,481 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 58,481 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,860 miles

rear number plate discoloured

rear wiper blade,blade missing

Fail 3 Aug 2006 49,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,916 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 KNB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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