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BL51 YVG

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,803 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 69,793 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres appear to be getting near to the limits of wear

both steering rack gaiters are cracking

front brake pads appear to be nearing the limits of wear

offside front tyre is cracking, nearing the limits of wear and has a split on the inner sidewall

slight play in drivers seat base

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres appear to be getting near to the limits of wear

both steering rack gaiters are cracking

front brake pads appear to be nearing the limits of wear

offside front tyre is cracking, nearing the limits of wear and has a split on the inner sidewall

slight play in drivers seat base

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,600 miles

near side rear tyre worn to legal limit on tread depth outer edge of step tread design.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 45,598 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn to legal limit on tread depth outer edge of step tread design.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,933 miles

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar end bushes in very poor condition.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 38,929 miles

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

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar end bushes in very poor condition.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,384 miles

both offside tyres perished and on the legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished in centre tread

Pass 18 Feb 2006 26,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YVG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

BL51 YVG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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