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BN52 RTU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,386 mi
Last recorded188,386 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 188,386 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 188,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 166,324 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 166,324 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play nearside rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 52,232 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 52,232 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,626 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,626 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 121,594 miles

exhaust mounts / rubbers cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 86,576 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 16 Jan 2014 74,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,906 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,940 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs,inner faces worn

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Fail 29 Dec 2011 57,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

front brake discs,inner faces worn

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,592 miles

front brake discs inner faces scored

handbrake travel getting high

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,208 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 26,411 miles

Advise attention to possibly faulty hazard flasher switch.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 20,929 miles

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

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

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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BN52 RTU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN52 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 RTU registered?

BN52 RTU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is BN52 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 RTU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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