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BG51 TVD

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,896 mi
Last recorded81,896 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,896 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 81,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 75,206 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,832 miles

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

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

front windscreen marked by wiper blade

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,832 miles

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

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

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

front windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,948 miles

1.o/s/f wing damaged,under wing cover touching tyre.2.nail n/s/r tyre.3.slight wear boyh sides steering rack.4.sideways movement hand brake lever

STRONGLY ADVISE front brake pads thin

front brakes slight judder

Fail 17 Aug 2010 62,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

1.o/s/f wing damaged,under wing cover touching tyre.2.nail n/s/r tyre.3.slight wear boyh sides steering rack.4.sideways movement hand brake lever

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE front brake pads thin

front brakes slight judder

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,921 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 43,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,974 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 TVD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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