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BL51 AVO

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

168,483 mi
Last recorded168,483 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AVO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 168,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 163,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 157,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 152,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 152,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 148,997 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush has play

Pass 27 Apr 2021 144,055 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 139,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 139,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 133,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,313 miles

windscreen damage to nearside(not in drivers view)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,705 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 100,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 89,025 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 88,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 81,914 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 81,913 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 74,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 66,716 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 66,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 59,432 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 59,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 50,768 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 50,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2006 40,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 AVO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 BL51 AVO, 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 AVO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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