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BJ51 TXS

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,808 mi
Last recorded62,808 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 TXS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,808 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel has slight noise when rotated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,475 miles

ABS reset.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,819 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,735 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 112,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,807 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 24,491 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 24,491 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 TXS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

BJ51 TXS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 TXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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