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BG51 TUJ

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,960 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 98,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,824 miles

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded

nearside front shock absorber has a slight weep of fluid

oil leak(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged toothed sensor ring fractured (3.4.2)

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

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

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded

nearside front shock absorber has a slight weep of fluid

offside front A.B.S. toothed sensor ring is corroded

oil leak(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,916 miles

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

nearside & offside front ABS toothed sensor rings are corroded

nearside & offside rear axle/trailing arm bushes are deterioated

nearside front outer C/V gaiter is deterioated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,916 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside & offside front (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high offside front (adjuster does not work) (1.8)

Headlamp insecure offside front (1.7.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre rear (black button) (5.2.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

nearside & offside front ABS toothed sensor rings are corroded

nearside & offside rear axle/trailing arm bushes are deterioated

nearside front outer C/V gaiter is deterioated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,082 miles

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded.

nearside front outer C/V gaitor is deterioated.

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear limit.

oil leak(s).

rear center seat belt stalk (black button) mechanism is stiff.

rear trailing arm bushes are worn.

nearside & offside front tyres edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace).

Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,082 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

brake fluid level is low.

front brake discs are worn (recommend replace).

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded.

nearside front outer C/V gaitor is deterioated.

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear limit.

oil leak(s).

rear center seat belt stalk (black button) mechanism is stiff.

rear trailing arm bushes are worn.

nearside & offside front tyres edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace).

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,975 miles

brake fluid level is low.

front brake discs are worn.

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded.

nearside front outer C/V gaitor is deterioated.

rear trailing arm bushes are worn.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 44,975 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level is low.

front brake discs are worn.

front exhaust clamp bolt is badly corroded.

nearside front outer C/V gaitor is deterioated.

rear trailing arm bushes are worn.

offside rear tyre tread is worn (2mm) & has a nail in tread (recommend replace).

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,946 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake balance.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front anti-roll bar link deterioated/corroded.

rear brake balance.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,566 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 26,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,039 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 TUJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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