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BG51 TRZ

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,150 mi
Last recorded51,150 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 TRZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 51,150 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 44,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 36,305 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 36,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,713 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,104 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,174 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 34,171 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,176 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 33,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,059 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,392 miles

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,355 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,488 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,514 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 TRZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

BG51 TRZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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