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BG02 VLH

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,412 mi
Last recorded40,412 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VLH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 40,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 40,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front headlamps misty

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,154 miles

Front headlights misty

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger worn

Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,839 miles

both front tyres little perished

Fail 7 Jan 2022 38,839 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres little perished

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,839 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,257 miles

Airbag light shows intermittent fault

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,119 miles

Airbag light shows an intermittent fault

Hazard light switch shows intermittent fault

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,769 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 37,769 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,349 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

front wipers worn

hazard light show intermittent fault

parking brake travel high

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,505 miles

front headlamps cloudy/misty

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,980 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 35,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,659 miles

nearside rear light cluster cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jul 2012 33,659 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear light cluster cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,755 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaused hanger perished

Pass 10 Jul 2010 31,743 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

front discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,773 miles

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

n/s/r lamp slifgt damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,773 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r lamp slifgt damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,738 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,275 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 VLH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLH, 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 BG02 VLH registered?

BG02 VLH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is BG02 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 VLH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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