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BL51 HWF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,746 mi
Last recorded88,746 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rings both sides (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,620 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,235 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,235 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,855 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,855 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 59,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,769 miles

All coil springs corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight bind on both front wheels

Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,769 miles

All coil springs corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,853 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 40,853 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

handbrake travel slightly long

offside front door mirror case missing

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber perrished

rear road springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exaust mounting deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 36,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,938 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 31,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,072 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,871 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,268 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 20,268 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HWF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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