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BG02 VMC

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VMC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,400 miles

rear tyres below limit edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,273 miles

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

rear tyres below limit edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,524 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,598 miles

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

engine noisey

rear exhaust mounting weak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 79,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

engine noisey

fog light warning light flashes when brake applied

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,899 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,511 miles

dipstick broken

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,495 miles

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

dipstick broken

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,021 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center rear belt faulty

Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center rear belt faulty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,679 miles

offside rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,315 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 37,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 28,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 22,458 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 VMC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG02 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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