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BG52 OVJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,358 mi
Last recorded99,358 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,358 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 91,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,948 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 63,736 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,872 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 50,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,496 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 43,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

offside and nearside front tyres unevenly worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn low and close to legasl limit at two mm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,066 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,303 miles

near side front tyre worn down to the legal limit of 1.6mm. †slight movement in near side front top strut mounting.

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 OVJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc 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 BG52 OVJ, 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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BG52 OVJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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