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BJ51 TXU

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,898 mi
Last recorded100,898 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 100,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 96,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,880 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 87,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 76,027 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 76,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front head lamp brocken but not insecured.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,136 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front head lamp brocken but not insecured.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,558 miles

airbag warning light on.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,558 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

airbag warning light on.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 55,781 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 55,781 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,849 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,257 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,866 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 30,816 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 26,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 26,920 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)

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 TXU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

BJ51 TXU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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