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BG51 TWD

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

87,127 mi
Last recorded87,127 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 TWD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 87,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,294 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,499 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet secondary catch sticking

exhaust mounting deteriorated

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,498 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet secondary catch sticking

exhaust mounting deteriorated

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,685 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

child seat fitted

exhaust clamp deteriorated

headlight beam patterns poor

oil leak

play steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

exhaust clamp deteriorated

headlight beam patterns poor

oil leak

play steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Nov 2014 70,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,635 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front discs scored and corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 13 Dec 2013 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs scored and corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,935 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not affecting vision

o/s front tyre 2mm on edge

Fail 18 Nov 2010 55,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads approx 75/80% worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,266 miles

front brake pads approx 75/80% worn

Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,228 miles

hi level brake lamp not working but cannot see if disconnected

Fail 12 Nov 2008 46,228 miles

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

hi level brake lamp not working but cannot see if disconnected

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 41,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 35,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,795 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 29,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blades starting to split

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 TWD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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