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BL51 YFV

2002 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,493 mi
Last recorded110,493 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod end

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod end

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,992 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mount (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 91,312 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 91,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mount (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 89,991 miles

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

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 18 May 2015 89,991 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,584 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,584 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,278 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,149 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 68,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,237 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,617 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,321 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 39,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake discs worn

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

evidence of brake fluid residue around master cylinder cap

slight movement detected in steering rack o/s

slight oil leak from the n/s inner driveshaft gaiter

srs , airbag light on

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 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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