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BG51 XOM

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 XOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,653 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust support worn

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 3mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 113,572 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp broken and causing a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and has excessive movement in inner bushes on same arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust support worn

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

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 3mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,955 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)

oil leeks

Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,894 miles

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

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

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)

oil leeks

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 96,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

front tyres are fouling front suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,451 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)

Play in both steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Mar 2014 87,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,883 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,092 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 64,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,781 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,146 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 30,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XOM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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