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AP51 BHU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,090 mi
Last recorded151,090 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BHU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 151,090 miles

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

slight movement in o/s steering rack inner knuckle

Fail 17 Apr 2012 151,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight movement in o/s steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 25 Jan 2011 137,787 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 137,787 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 126,828 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 126,828 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 114,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 114,530 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 97,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,637 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2006 63,637 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

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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AP51 BHU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 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 AP51 BHU, 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 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 BHU registered?

AP51 BHU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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