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BJ51 AFE

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,815 mi
Last recorded85,815 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner cv boot slight leak of oil

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in between tread pattern

Fail 4 Nov 2014 77,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s inner cv boot slight leak of oil

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in between tread pattern

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,756 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 68,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 59,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,331 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight seepage around Gearbox N/S Driveshaft.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2012 52,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Slight seepage around Gearbox N/S Driveshaft.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2011 44,299 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Registration Plates deteriorating.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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

Slight seepage around Gearbox N/S Driveshaft Oil Seal.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 44,299 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Registration Plates deteriorating.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

Slight seepage around Gearbox N/S Driveshaft Oil Seal.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,705 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,546 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 AFE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFE, 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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BJ51 AFE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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