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FH51 BVP

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

117,566 mi
Last recorded117,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 BVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 117,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in steering rack joints

Fail 27 Jan 2024 117,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

play in steering rack joints

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,243 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,534 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 99,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,838 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,803 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,802 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,489 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,153 miles

play in rack inner joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle bushes split

Fail 4 Dec 2014 73,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle bushes split

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 65,703 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,795 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front drive shafts noisey

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

o/s/r door check strap noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,362 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,387 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,549 miles

o/s/f inner brake disc showing signs of scoring,recommend further investigation.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,932 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 21,505 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn on inner faces. † †front tyres getting low on tread.

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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FH51 BVP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FH51 BVP, 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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FH51 BVP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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