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BJ51 TYV

2001 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,420 mi
Last recorded179,420 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 TYV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 179,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 179,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 167,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 156,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,247 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 134,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 123,687 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 123,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,748 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 115,748 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 106,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

rear axle beam bushes starting to separate.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,872 miles

rear axle beam bushes starting to separate.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,738 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 99,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape.

slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint.

Fail 11 Nov 2006 85,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 85,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,606 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 TYV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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