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BL51 CVY

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,070 mi
Last recorded89,070 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 89,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 89,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,675 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 84,673 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,705 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 82,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 78,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,667 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,820 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 54,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,848 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 45,755 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,978 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,110 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,252 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 CVY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

BL51 CVY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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