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BT51 VHE

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,878 mi
Last recorded112,878 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 31 Oct 2020 112,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 26 Oct 2019 111,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and osf tyre edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip on windscreen

rear exhaust bracket broken

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 26 Oct 2019 111,831 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp stop lamp rear fog lamp and hazard lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong position (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and osf tyre edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip on windscreen

rear exhaust bracket broken

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view or has chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has slightly insecure.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 104,942 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 93,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 83,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 75,399 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,241 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,941 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 29,175 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 VHE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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