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BG02 VSC

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,702 mi
Last recorded166,702 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VSC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2016 166,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 157,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 157,419 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 150,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2013 150,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,379 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 129,379 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

management light on

Fail 13 Apr 2010 104,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,748 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat runner worn

management light on

number plate lamp dim

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,110 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,244 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Apr 2006 57,201 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VSC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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