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BG51 TWU

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,292 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,564 miles

Exhaust tailbox rear mount rubber excessively perished.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger front airbag switched off.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust tailbox rear mount rubber excessively perished.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger front airbag switched off.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,836 miles

Airbag lamp on permenently indicating a fault.

Drivers seat back not tilting.

Off side front tyre excessively poor but within legal limit.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Airbag lamp on permenently indicating a fault.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Drivers seat back not tilting.

Off side front tyre excessively poor but within legal limit.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 63,498 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2011 63,466 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,407 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 57,407 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,891 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 50,842 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 47,220 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,650 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked but not affecting view rear

Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,436 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 29,436 miles

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

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 TWU 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 64.7%.

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

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