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BN52 VRL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,133 mi
Last recorded129,133 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 129,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 119,609 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 119,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLAY HANDBRAKE LEVER.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,284 miles

PLAY HANDBRAKE LEVER.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,971 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.SIDE PLAY HANDBRAKE LEVER.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 98,971 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.SIDE PLAY HANDBRAKE LEVER.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,315 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 82,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,883 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 76,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,361 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 56,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,316 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 41,316 miles

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

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

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

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 VRL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

BN52 VRL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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