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BT51 VFU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,295 mi
Last recorded158,295 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 158,295 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 148,069 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 148,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 131,660 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 131,658 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,501 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 118,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 100,770 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 100,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 62,728 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 62,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BT51 VFU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT51 VFU, 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 BT51 VFU registered?

BT51 VFU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is BT51 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 VFU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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