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BL51 MVC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,867 mi
Last recorded63,867 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 MVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 63,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,275 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Outer body sill damaged

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 56,269 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Outer body sill damaged

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,403 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly on outer wall

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

Offside body sill damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,403 miles

Offside body sill damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly on outer wall

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,340 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,656 miles

corrosion noted rear steel brake pipes

headlight beam patterns poor

plastic headlight lenses in poor condition

play and wear noted front suspension upper strut mountings

rear exhaust mounting perished & splitting

scratch noted outside A zone of screen

slight damage noted nearside front wheel rim

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,801 miles

Light screen damage noted

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight wear noted offside steering rack end

Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,801 miles

Light screen damage noted

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight wear noted offside steering rack end

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,178 miles

Offside outer sill (lower area) damaged at front and rear

Scratches noted at front windscreen

offside head lamp pattern poor

Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside outer sill (lower area) damaged at front and rear

Scratches noted at front windscreen

offside head lamp pattern poor

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,014 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 49,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel rim lipped

Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,606 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,385 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 42,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diesel emmisions slight high reading at start of test

hazzard flasher switch slight fault when turning off

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 MVC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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