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BG52 GMU

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,278 mi
Last recorded79,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GMU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,278 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 79,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 71,917 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion & wear on front brake disc s

headlamp aims & lenses

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 67,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,120 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,910 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 54,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,605 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 50,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,512 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 47,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,480 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,456 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,963 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 34,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,398 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 29,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,172 miles

cracking of nearside rear and front tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,243 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 19,243 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,471 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 GMU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG52 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

BG52 GMU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is BG52 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 GMU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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