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AR51 KBN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,537 mi
Last recorded94,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KBN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,537 miles

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 94,537 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR MIRROR COVER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil level very low

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,684 miles

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

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

nearside front cv joint noisey

offside front cv joint noisey

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2017 78,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible needs new bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside front cv joint noisey

offside front cv joint noisey

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,985 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,667 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 66,667 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,783 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 59,783 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,621 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,235 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,528 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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AR51 KBN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AR51 KBN, 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 AR51 KBN registered?

AR51 KBN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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