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BN52 VRM

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VRM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,141 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,137 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 63,850 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 63,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,185 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,342 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 61,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn low & front brake disc s worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,532 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,532 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s rear tyre perishing and tread starting to lift

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,075 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s rear tyre perishing and tread starting to lift

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,852 miles

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

n/s mirror taped on

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,355 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 26,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VRM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

BN52 VRM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VRM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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