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BL51 YFM

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,785 miles

clunk noise when braking (needs further investigation).

engine management light on.

front brake caliper guides worn.

front exhaust clamp bolt badly corroded.

front tyres edges of tread wearing/worn.

nearside rear tyre perished.

noise at front wheels when rotated?.

offside front lower anti-roll bar link deterioated.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded & damaged.

rear exhaust mount badly deterioated.

rear trailing arm/axle bushes worn.

unable to see nearside rear tyre valve (behind trim).

Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,785 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

clunk noise when braking (needs further investigation).

engine management light on.

front brake caliper guides worn.

front exhaust clamp bolt badly corroded.

front tyres edges of tread wearing/worn.

nearside rear tyre perished.

noise at front wheels when rotated?.

offside front lower anti-roll bar link deterioated.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded & damaged.

rear exhaust mount badly deterioated.

rear trailing arm/axle bushes worn.

unable to see nearside rear tyre valve (behind trim).

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,992 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 88,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 76,151 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 76,151 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,650 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,738 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YFM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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