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BW51 FVN

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,609 mi
Last recorded91,609 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 FVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine fan not working

Fail 3 Sep 2014 91,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine fan not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,125 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s front seat slight loose

Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s front seat slight loose

Pass 10 Jul 2012

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front tyre has cut in side wall not showing cassing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,840 miles

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

corrosion both front brake discs

nearside rear seat belt removed

slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly rusty

o/s/f brake disc slightly rusty

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,831 miles

Near saide front tyre has cut in side wall

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 53,976 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INSIDE EDGES.

Fail 31 Dec 2007 43,410 miles

Airbag light illuminated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Slight cut on n/s front tyre wall.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,410 miles

Airbag light illuminated.

Slight cut on n/s front tyre wall.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,657 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 36,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 34,003 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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BW51 FVN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BW51 FVN, 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 BW51 FVN registered?

BW51 FVN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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