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ET51 BUO

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BUO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,991 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,523 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 79,293 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,450 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,505 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 BUO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUO, 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 ET51 BUO registered?

ET51 BUO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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