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BJ51 AEA

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AEA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,975 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 124,961 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 112,602 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2010 99,186 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger side rear lamp cracked but does not emit white light.

Passengers side front sill deformed.

Fail 14 May 2010 99,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger side rear lamp cracked but does not emit white light.

Passengers side front sill deformed.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 66,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 66,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,662 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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BJ51 AEA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ51 AEA, 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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What year was BJ51 AEA registered?

BJ51 AEA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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