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BL51 ZZC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,025 mi
Last recorded103,025 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ZZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 103,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,034 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,220 miles

front & rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2017 98,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front & rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,455 miles

all tyres age cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2016 95,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres age cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,436 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,681 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,382 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,123 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,123 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,655 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 44,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 31,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 31,942 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

centre brake light not working †pads not checked †discs wearing †

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 ZZC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

BL51 ZZC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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