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BG51 LSL

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LSL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,888 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER / OUTER EDGES / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / ADJUST ETC

SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 2 Apr 2011 40,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER / OUTER EDGES / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER / OUTER EDGES / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / BALD 185 / 55 / 15 H

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / ADJUST ETC

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL AT 2.mm IN CENTRE SECTION OF TYRE VERY STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE NOW 185 / 55 / 15 H

SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 28 May 2010 34,513 miles

BOTH CV JOINTS DRY OF GREASE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BECOMING SLIGHTLY LIPPED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 28 May 2010 34,513 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

BOTH CV JOINTS DRY OF GREASE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BECOMING SLIGHTLY LIPPED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 26 May 2009 27,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,646 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 LSL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSL, 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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What year was BG51 LSL registered?

BG51 LSL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is BG51 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 LSL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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