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FH51 YEL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,729 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 89,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end rubber worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,957 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,706 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,260 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 69,258 miles

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

HORN NOT VERY LOUD

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,208 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 65,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,268 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 62,266 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NS REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER WALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 56,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,013 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 54,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,047 miles

O/side front seat back release sticks slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,403 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 39,610 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

O/s front seat back release mechanism not working freely (3dr car)

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 YEL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH51 YEL, 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 FH51 YEL registered?

FH51 YEL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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