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BL51 VAO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,059 mi
Last recorded119,059 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing its outer edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust emission just met requirements

Fail 27 Jan 2017 119,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top head lamp mounting damaged (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure and the rubber heavily perished (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing its outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust emission just met requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,771 miles

engine oil leaking from engine

Fail 28 Jan 2016 107,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaking from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,910 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,984 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,966 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,603 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,319 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside front discs corroded/uneven wear

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,885 miles

Offside and nearside front discs corroded/uneven wear

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,108 miles

slight rougthness from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,735 miles

slight noise offside rear hub

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,838 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 25,838 miles

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

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 VAO 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 63.2%.

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 VAO, 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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What year was BL51 VAO registered?

BL51 VAO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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