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ET51 BKD

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,480 mi
Last recorded135,480 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BKD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,480 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 135,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,963 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 105,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 105,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,482 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,042 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,140 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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ET51 BKD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET51 BKD, 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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ET51 BKD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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