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BL51 ZYM

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,758 mi
Last recorded99,758 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,758 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades are smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,249 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 89,968 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,900 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,718 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,718 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 53,210 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,210 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 45,920 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 ZYM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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