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BG51 GXA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,631 mi
Last recorded76,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,631 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 75,051 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,326 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but system secure

Fail 24 Jun 2015 54,326 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but system secure

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,608 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,989 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,190 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn And corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,190 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn And corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,267 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 32,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Oct 2008 25,217 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,126 miles

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

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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BG51 GXA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG51 GXA, 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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BG51 GXA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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