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BL51 HXS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HXS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 119,390 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perishing advise replacement

Fail 24 Apr 2014 113,808 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perishing advise replacement

Pass 27 Apr 2013 107,971 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Off-side front tyre on legal limit

Stone chip in windscreen B zone

Fail 27 Apr 2013 107,969 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Off-side front tyre on legal limit

Stone chip in windscreen B zone

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 100,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 81,327 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,155 miles

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

front brake pads apear low inspection impared wheel off inspection advised

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge close to 2mm

Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,565 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 44,545 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low wheels off inspection advised.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,058 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 35,027 miles

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

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 HXS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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