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BN52 RVZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,015 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 110,015 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,519 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 99,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,382 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 79,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,060 miles

n/s rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

play in front suspension top mounts

rear tyres low

slight play in o/s front steering rack arm ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,418 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,412 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,012 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 45,635 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,182 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 32,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RVZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN52 RVZ, 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 BN52 RVZ registered?

BN52 RVZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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