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BG02 VLB

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,210 miles

Rear Upper high level brake light removed.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 122,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s headlamp lenses opaque affecting beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper high level brake light removed.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,334 miles

Central stop lamp removed/disconnected

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 119,328 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease throughout. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower engine stabiliser bush worn.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,548 miles

Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease throughout. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower engine stabiliser bush worn.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,697 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/F McPherson strut top bearing worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 105,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/F McPherson strut top bearing worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,411 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,314 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 63,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 63,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,313 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2010 44,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 30,343 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 30,341 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 23,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,182 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 VLB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BG02 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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