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BL51 MDE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

106,434 mi
Last recorded106,434 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,434 miles

anti roll bar links perishing

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,271 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing osf lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing trackrod end (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar links perishing

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,761 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 100,760 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 91,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,119 miles

o/s/drive shaft inner roll pin missing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,118 miles

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

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

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

o/s/drive shaft inner roll pin missing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 15,023 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 15,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,394 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 69,394 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 54,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,939 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 48,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,923 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 MDE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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