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BN51 DWF

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,928 mi
Last recorded106,928 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 DWF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,928 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both front shockers damp of oil

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

movement o/s/f wishbone bushes

n/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracked)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

play both front suspension bottom ball joints

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,928 miles

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

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

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

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

both front shockers damp of oil

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

movement o/s/f wishbone bushes

n/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracked)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

play both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 97,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,472 miles

boot damaged

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 May 2013 91,472 miles

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

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

boot damaged

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,652 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,851 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 53,705 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,116 miles

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

front pads look low

Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,116 miles

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

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

front pads look low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,104 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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BN51 DWF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BN51 DWF, 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 BN51 DWF registered?

BN51 DWF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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