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BL51 MFA

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,276 mi
Last recorded104,276 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 MFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,124 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 102,120 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch (8.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,710 miles

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

very slight noise from osr poss wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,978 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 96,940 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,827 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

front wiper blades smearing

hazard switch stiff

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,827 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

front wiper blades smearing

hazard switch stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,928 miles

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

engine overheating during emission test (fan not cutting in)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 82,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine overheating during emission test (fan not cutting in)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,806 miles

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,560 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 45,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,075 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 29,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,171 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 24,171 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside door glass damaged

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 MFA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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