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BG51 OBU

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 66,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,009 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing cover missing

o/s/r wing slightley damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing cover missing

o/s/r wing slightley damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2009 57,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,028 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,873 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,873 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,801 miles

play in o/s steering end

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OBU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

BG51 OBU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BG51 OBU safe to buy?

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