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BL51 YDT

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,481 mi
Last recorded70,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,481 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper suspension top mounts slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,346 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper shock mounts slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,171 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,965 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,759 miles

Front suspension component corroded slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,427 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,022 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,020 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,678 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 68,677 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noise (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,670 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,069 miles

rear number plate water marks

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate water marks

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,254 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 32,115 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YDT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

BL51 YDT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is BL51 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 YDT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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