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BR51 SUZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,227 mi
Last recorded73,227 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 SUZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,227 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,227 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to all coil spings & exhaust system

slight grease around n/s/f outer C.V boot

slight play in drivers seat

small stone chips to windsreen

wipers split

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to all coil spings & exhaust system

slight grease around n/s/f outer C.V boot

slight play in drivers seat

small stone chips to windsreen

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre & 2mm on inner edge

wipers split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,893 miles

slight engine oil leaks

slight grease emission around nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter

slight perishing to both front antiroll bar links

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in offside front suspension leg top mounting

Fail 6 Feb 2012 61,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leaks

slight grease emission around nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter

slight perishing to both front antiroll bar links

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in offside front suspension leg top mounting

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,248 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit(2.0mm)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight perishing to both front antiroll bar bushes

slight play in both suspension top mountings

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,142 miles

rear axle main bushes unbonding

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

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

play in both front top shockabsorber mountings

slight play in o/s of steering rack

vehicle wet underneath

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,619 miles

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split not affecting operation

both front suspension top strut mounting have slight play

both rear axle bushes starting to seperate not affecting operation

front brake discs poor condition not affect brake operation

off side rear tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall not showing cords

Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,619 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split not affecting operation

both front suspension top strut mounting have slight play

both rear axle bushes starting to seperate not affecting operation

front brake discs poor condition not affect brake operation

off side rear tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall not showing cords

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,338 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,366 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BR51 SUZ 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 71.4%.

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 BR51 SUZ, 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 BR51 SUZ registered?

BR51 SUZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is BR51 SUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR51 SUZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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