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BN52 RVT

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,050 mi
Last recorded71,050 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,050 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,443 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer hanging bracket/rubber deteriated

Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear silencer hanging bracket/rubber deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 67,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,897 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deterioating

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,798 miles

park brake lever feels tight on releasing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,452 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps detoriation

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wear on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,941 miles

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

play in the nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,886 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,005 miles

wear in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2009 36,005 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f steering rack ball end has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,393 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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BN52 RVT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

BN52 RVT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is BN52 RVT safe to buy?

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