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AD52 BHP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,788 mi
Last recorded103,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 103,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

seat remove from time of testing

Fail 27 Sep 2024 103,608 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

seat remove from time of testing

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,608 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front play in top mount

Rear discs poor

Fail 19 Jul 2023 103,608 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front play in top mount

Rear discs poor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 103,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 103,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 103,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,581 miles

slight damage and surface corrosion to vehicle jacking points

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,611 miles

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

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

Shocks & road springs not standard equipment.

Slight damage to sill lips.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 95,563 miles

exhaust centre mounting poor

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,716 miles

Both hand brake cables corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,685 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,352 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,047 miles

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 66,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,591 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,201 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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AD52 BHP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD52 BHP, 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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AD52 BHP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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