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BL51 CMX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 CMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,875 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jan 2020 85,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

near side front tyre worn on edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,593 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,495 miles

All tyres are close to legal limit and cracking

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated but pattern visible at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 67,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,887 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,994 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 50,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,373 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,359 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,948 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 42,948 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,533 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,533 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,317 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 33,317 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,433 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE AND IS CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,915 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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BL51 CMX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CMX, 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 BL51 CMX registered?

BL51 CMX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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