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BJ51 OCF

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2014 98,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,217 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,216 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

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

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

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 18 Nov 2010 65,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,314 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,776 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,776 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,854 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 52,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,469 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn thin

Offside rear tyre tread low and cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2006 45,469 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn thin

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre tread low and cracking

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 OCF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

BJ51 OCF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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