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BG02 VPJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,790 mi
Last recorded63,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,790 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,857 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy/ slightly rough

Strong advise: offside front wheel buckled

Strong advise: play in offside front suspension top mounting

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 57,857 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy/ slightly rough

Strong advise: offside front wheel buckled

Strong advise: play in offside front suspension top mounting

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,384 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges and just legal at time of test

n.s.r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,832 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 35,757 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,757 miles

front number plate deteriorated

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,920 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 VPJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

BG02 VPJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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