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BG52 WWH

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

133,426 mi
Last recorded133,426 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WWH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 133,426 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2025 133,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Uplift movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Upper anchorage ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2023 126,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of treaded section

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2023 126,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of treaded section

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,809 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer c.v boot deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2022 123,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four coil springs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside front outer c.v boot deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,251 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 15 Dec 2021 119,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 7 Nov 2020 117,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 23 Nov 2019 117,361 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer box mounting deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 21 Nov 2019 117,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer box mounting deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2018 116,851 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,052 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 115,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 113,806 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 113,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,051 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,737 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 110,737 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,885 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 106,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 89,677 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 89,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,282 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,333 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 WWH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WWH, 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 WWH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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