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BG02 VRE

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,374 mi
Last recorded98,374 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,374 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 98,374 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread damaged

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

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

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

engine management light constantly on

spare tyre defective

unable to check brake fluid

Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,704 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage lower vallance (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread damaged

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

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

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

engine management light constantly on

spare tyre defective

unable to check brake fluid

Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust mounts poor

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,457 miles

Both "Front" inner track rods have slight play in ball joint

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,368 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,368 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,933 miles

advise tyres getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,423 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,742 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,332 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 34,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 4 May 2006 34,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

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 VRE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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