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BD52 OVM

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,561 mi
Last recorded85,561 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 85,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,195 miles

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 130,588 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly corroaded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 130,577 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroaded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

nearside front rackend has slight play!!

offside front rackend has slight play!!

Fail 24 Dec 2008 98,412 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 98,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,793 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 85,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 54,705 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BD52 OVM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD52 OVM, 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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BD52 OVM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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