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BL51 MOF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,050 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall deterioated

Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre wall deterioated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,552 miles

Front head lights det

Front inner track rods slight play

Front top mounts slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,572 miles

cannot inspect rear brake pipe due to excessive underseal

Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust back box (7.1.1)

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

cannot inspect rear brake pipe due to excessive underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,462 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 81,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 81,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,194 miles

n/s inner door handle missing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s inner door handle missing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,060 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 48,796 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both front tyres tread pattern getting low and wearing on edges off tread

Front brake discs badly worn

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

Slight bearing noise offside rear wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wiper blade worn out

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2006 38,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade worn out

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

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 MOF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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