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BN52 VFZ

2002 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,873 mi
Last recorded74,873 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,873 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

osf mirror cover missing

Fail 18 Oct 2006 74,873 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,829 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 62,829 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 62,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VFZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

BN52 VFZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is BN52 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VFZ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 VFZ have outstanding finance?

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