2002 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · YJ51 BMT
2002 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 72,973 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2015.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Dec 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ51 BMT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2014
- 72,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ51 BMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (YJ51 BMT) between February 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
YJ51 BMT Mileage History
- 22/02/200633,357 mi
- 21/02/200743,289 mi+9,932 mi
- 22/02/200743,293 mi+4 mi
- 18/02/200847,730 mi+4,437 mi
- 19/02/200847,730 mi
- 16/02/200950,528 mi+2,798 mi
- 16/02/200950,528 mi
- 15/02/201055,756 mi+5,228 mi
- 15/02/201055,756 mi
- 17/02/201160,848 mi+5,092 mi
- 13/02/201266,992 mi+6,144 mi
- 14/02/201266,992 mi
- 21/02/201370,683 mi+3,691 mi
- 21/02/201370,683 mi
- 18/01/201472,613 mi+1,930 mi
- 07/02/201472,973 mi+360 mi
- 07/02/201472,973 mi
Average of roughly 4,978 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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