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BN52 VHC

2002 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,922 mi
Last recorded187,922 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 187,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 187,922 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 183,730 miles

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

engine mount slightly weak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 178,307 miles

rear exhaust mounting perished

front brake disc slightly worn on inner side

o/s headlamp slight detoriated

Fail 23 Jan 2014 178,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc slightly worn on inner side

o/s headlamp slight detoriated

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 172,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 166,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 162,891 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 162,884 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 157,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 157,616 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 154,509 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 1 Apr 2009 154,509 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on

Fail 30 Mar 2009 154,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light staying on

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 152,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 152,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn to limits on edge.

slight cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 149,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 145,148 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 VHC is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

BN52 VHC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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