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BN52 VSL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VSL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,654 miles

exhaust back box rubber splitting

Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust back box rubber splitting

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges excessively worn

coolant level low

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges excessively worn

coolant level low

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 104,776 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

nearside wiper blade split at one end

rear wiper blade split both ends

Fail 17 Oct 2012 104,776 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

nearside wiper blade split at one end

rear wiper blade split both ends

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,868 miles

front brake disc`s slightly corroded

offside front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn to 1.6mm

Fail 17 Oct 2011 96,782 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake disc`s slightly corroded

offside front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn to 1.6mm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,683 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 82,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2008 54,151 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,657 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 VSL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

BN52 VSL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BN52 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VSL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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