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FB51 BCU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,105 mi
Last recorded135,105 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,105 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 134,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,819 miles

Front head lamps aim is on the limit & head lamps are hazey

Hand brake has little reserve travel left, needs repair

front anti roll bar links & track rod ends & steering has slight play in them

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2016 123,670 miles

Hand brake has little or no reserve travel left

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,311 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 104,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,858 miles

advise rear exhaust mount condition

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,847 miles

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

advise rear exhaust mount condition

Pass 27 Feb 2011 89,778 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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FB51 BCU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FB51 BCU, 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 FB51 BCU registered?

FB51 BCU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FB51 BCU safe to buy?

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