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BG02 VST

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

112,377 mi
Last recorded112,377 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VST
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,603 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 108,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,730 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 104,730 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe clamp (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,471 miles

fan belt fraying

water leak from engine

Fail 2 Aug 2016 100,471 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

fan belt fraying

water leak from engine

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,065 miles

front tyres just legal

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,065 miles

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

front tyres just legal

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 78,708 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

REAR OFFSIDE COIL SPRING CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT INTER-ACTION ON REAR LIGHTS. ( REAR FOG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FAINTLY WHEN BRAKE APPLIED )

Fail 16 May 2013 78,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

REAR OFFSIDE COIL SPRING CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT INTER-ACTION ON REAR LIGHTS. ( REAR FOG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FAINTLY WHEN BRAKE APPLIED )

Pass 17 May 2012 71,347 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 71,347 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 63,755 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low,3mm, recommend replace

Offside front tyre wearing low, 3mm, recommend replace

Offside rear tyre sidewall worn/scrubbed

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 63,586 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake fluid level low

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low,3mm, recommend replace

Offside front tyre wearing low, 3mm, recommend replace

Offside rear tyre sidewall worn/scrubbed

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 57,017 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 56,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 51,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 51,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE OF ENGINE. REQUIRES REMOVAL OF AIR BOX TO CHECK.

THERE IS A LOT OF FREE PLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER. REQUIRES MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES.

Pass 15 May 2008 44,624 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 38,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,328 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 31,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VST is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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