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BL51 AWF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,723 mi
Last recorded80,723 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,723 miles

both front head lamps in poor condition

offside rear wheel slightly bent

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 3 May 2016 79,302 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

both front tyres nearing limits

Fail 22 Apr 2016 79,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

both front tyres nearing limits

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,304 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,304 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in shoulder

o/s/r tyre cracking in shoulder

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

exhaust back box rubber mount split

gearbox to subframe mount split

Fail 8 Nov 2012 59,491 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

exhaust back box rubber mount split

gearbox to subframe mount split

Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,904 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 50,904 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,033 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,032 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,779 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 42,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 28,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

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 AWF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AWF, 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 AWF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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