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BG52 FAU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 68,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 52,402 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 43,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Pass 11 May 2016 39,444 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside track rod bar as play

Fail 9 May 2016 39,440 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside track rod bar as play

Pass 11 May 2015 35,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 35,490 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 31,758 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 31,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 28,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,815 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 21,815 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 17,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 12,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,505 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 7,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 6,305 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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BG52 FAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG52 FAU, 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 BG52 FAU registered?

BG52 FAU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BG52 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 FAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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