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BL51 AKN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,647 mi
Last recorded87,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,637 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,322 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 79,322 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,788 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 63,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,403 miles

child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 16 Dec 2010 56,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,641 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,641 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,525 miles

Air bag light on dash indicating system switched off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside & nearside door mirror glasses damaged-but rear view ok

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 42,525 miles

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

Air bag light on dash indicating system switched off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside & nearside door mirror glasses damaged-but rear view ok

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,110 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 25,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BL51 AKN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BL51 AKN, 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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BL51 AKN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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