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BF52 JVU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,469 mi
Last recorded68,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 JVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,606 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion on front brake discs & rear brake discs corroded

exhasut corroded in places

leak on stering rack

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion on front brake discs & rear brake discs corroded

exhasut corroded in places

leak on stering rack

offside rear brake pad low

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 42,785 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,270 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,270 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,681 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,299 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 28,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF52 JVU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver 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 BF52 JVU, 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 BF52 JVU registered?

BF52 JVU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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