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BG02 RVE

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RVE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,547 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing steering rack gator (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing steering rack gator (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Oil leak ()

middle and back exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 108,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 94,074 miles

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

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

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

screen wash weak

Fail 2 May 2014 93,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

screen wash weak

Pass 3 May 2013 82,990 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but system adequately supported

rear windscreen wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 3 May 2013 82,990 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but system adequately supported

rear windscreen wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 4 May 2012 73,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 73,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2011 65,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front inner drive shaft boot has a slight seepage of grease

Pass 5 May 2011 65,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front inner drive shaft boot has a slight seepage of grease

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,868 miles

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)

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,451 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,052 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,250 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,486 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,486 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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BG02 RVE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG02 RVE, 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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BG02 RVE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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