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BG51 KOB

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,946 mi
Last recorded110,946 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 110,946 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 110,946 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 96,201 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 96,185 miles

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 80,906 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 80,906 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear no plates starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,121 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 57,121 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,227 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,227 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall is perishing

offside rear brake locks off earlier than nearside one under both foot and hand control

Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,871 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 25,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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 KOB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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