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BL51 CSV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,185 mi
Last recorded90,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 CSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,185 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,185 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,392 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,760 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 71,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,487 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,487 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,708 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 43,804 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,425 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 34,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,904 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 CSV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CSV, 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 CSV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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