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BT51 VHC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,959 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,969 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 91,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,450 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,450 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 81,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 55,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 42,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,354 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 34,336 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper split

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 VHC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

BT51 VHC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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