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EA51 BTV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,087 mi
Last recorded150,087 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BTV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 150,087 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,654 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 127,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2013 116,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 110,272 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,707 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 103,707 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 90,580 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,734 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 77,734 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,215 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,215 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,926 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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EA51 BTV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA51 BTV, 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 EA51 BTV registered?

EA51 BTV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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