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BD52 VKR

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 VKR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,003 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Rear number plate in poor condition

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2015 87,993 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Rear number plate in poor condition

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,452 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and close to 1.6mm in places

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F ABS ring fractured but is still secure and functioning as intended

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust mount deteriated and split

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

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

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,452 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and close to 1.6mm in places

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F ABS ring fractured but is still secure and functioning as intended

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust mount deteriated and split

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

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,871 miles

Front brake pads getting low (Discs slightly worn)

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,123 miles

Engine warning light on

Front brake pads starting to get low (Discs worn)

Front exhaust clamp in poor condition

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2011 83,674 miles

Both front inner brake pads getting low (Discs slightly worn)

Engine warning light on

Nail in N/S/F tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,674 miles

Both front inner brake pads getting low (Discs slightly worn)

Engine warning light on

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,811 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,617 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

removed windscreen obstruction

Fail 9 Dec 2008 73,617 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

removed windscreen obstruction

Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,329 miles

n/s/r seat belt catch sticky in operation

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,231 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 45,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VKR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2002.

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