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BL51 HFB

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,011 mi
Last recorded95,011 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 95,011 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 94,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,451 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 Sep 2012 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,383 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 62,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 57,297 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,262 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 52,242 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper scratched edge of screen

Fail 22 Jan 2008 45,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper scratched edge of swept arear of windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,941 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,117 miles

Condition of both number plates

Operation of hazzard switch

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to nearside front top strut bush

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 HFB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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