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BP51 VUL

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VUL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,637 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside & offside (2.2.D.2d)

Front screen marked

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,637 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside & offside (2.2.D.2d)

Front screen marked

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,521 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside & offside (2.2.D.2d)

Front screen slightly marked

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,663 miles

advise damage on windscreen,but not restricting view.

advise,slight warpage in nearside front brake disc or hub.

advise,wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,547 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,457 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,755 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,875 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 51,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,683 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,204 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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BP51 VUL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 VUL, 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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BP51 VUL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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