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BN52 VYL

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VYL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,236 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,710 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,675 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 84,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,266 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,984 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 59,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,053 miles

front screen scratched

Fail 9 Oct 2010 53,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front screen scratched

Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,065 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,884 miles

o/s rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 17 Oct 2007 32,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,980 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 23,980 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 VYL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

BN52 VYL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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