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BL51 YJR

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on14 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2017 115,110 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 May 2017 115,082 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 112,063 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

rear seat belt not tested due to children seats fitted

Fail 14 May 2015 109,710 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 109,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,626 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 104,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,513 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 97,513 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,686 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,645 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 46,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,673 miles

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 YJR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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