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BG52 XVB

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XVB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre clamp not tight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 69,831 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre clamp not tight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,216 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,339 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 4 Oct 2018 60,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,148 miles

engine oil leaks

small dent in wheel rim n/s/f

Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leaks

small dent in wheel rim n/s/f

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,725 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre and rear exhaust mounts perished resting in aluminium housings (cannot fall but may clonk)

nearside wiper blade split at end still clearing ok

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,725 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust mounts perished resting in aluminium housings (cannot fall but may clonk)

nearside wiper blade split at end still clearing ok

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,860 miles

front brake discs worn close to service limit

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 27,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,300 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,582 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 XVB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

BG52 XVB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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