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BL51 CUA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,150 mi
Last recorded130,150 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine rattle

slight wear / play in steering

wheel caps fitted unable to inspect wheel nuts / bolts

Fail 9 Oct 2017 130,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine rattle

slight wear / play in steering

wheel caps fitted unable to inspect wheel nuts / bolts

Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 112,458 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlamp lenses are scuffed but dont affect aim

Fail 31 Jul 2013 112,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both headlamp lenses are scuffed but dont affect aim

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper torn on end

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,099 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 89,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,868 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,463 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,943 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 69,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,797 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 54,797 miles

Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 CUA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 CUA, 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 CUA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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