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AE52 BCV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,378 mi
Last recorded52,378 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,378 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,926 miles

n/s/f disc badly pitted and scored / o/s/f track rod end has play

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,926 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f disc badly pitted and scored / o/s/f track rod end has play

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,502 miles

front pads look low

Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,009 miles

osf tyre worn low & cracking / both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,265 miles

Oil leak

surface cracks/tears in tread area of offside front tyre

surface cracks/tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,400 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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AE52 BCV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE52 BCV, 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 AE52 BCV registered?

AE52 BCV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 BCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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