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BT51 VGX

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,016 mi
Last recorded122,016 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,016 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear REAR SEATS MISSING TIME OF TEST

Metal engine sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

Nearside Front Outer ABS Ring on outer cv joint cracked , no abs light fault time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes splitting and worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes splitting and worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,280 miles

ADVISE Rear seats missing time of test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 104,279 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ADVISE Rear seats missing time of test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,735 miles

ADVISE No rear back seats fitted time of test and rear seat belts not checked

ADVISE O/S Front tyre has a cut in sidewall to tread on inner edge

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade splitting

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 85,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISE No rear back seats fitted time of test and rear seat belts not checked

ADVISE O/S Front tyre has a cut in sidewall to tread on inner edge

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade splitting

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seat belts have not been tested

rear seats have been removed from vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,948 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 56,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,897 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,897 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,047 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2008 35,046 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2007 25,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 17,752 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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BT51 VGX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT51 VGX, 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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BT51 VGX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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