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BL51 YCN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

132,948 mi
Last recorded132,948 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YCN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,948 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 132,948 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,046 miles

EMLight on.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust support rubber missing.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 125,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMLight on.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust support rubber missing.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,303 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Drivers seat has slight movement not excessive

Hand brake lever slight movement

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper arm missing

Fail 7 Jan 2021 115,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Drivers seat has slight movement not excessive

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper arm missing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,421 miles

Centre and rear exhaust support rubbers in a poor codition

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre and rear exhaust support rubbers in a poor codition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 100,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,202 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 98,202 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,404 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,631 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,628 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,676 miles

Both Front Brake Discs inner face corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,676 miles

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

Both Front Brake Discs inner face corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,601 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,375 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 81,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,305 miles

slight play in off side front steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,917 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,638 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,424 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 60,424 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,883 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YCN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 2002.

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