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BN52 VYU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,405 miles

Brake servo corroding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 107,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake servo corroding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,274 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,544 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 93,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,527 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 85,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs pitted.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,225 miles

Front Brake discs pitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake discs pitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,793 miles

Offside wiper deterioration.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,935 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,523 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,927 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch rusty but working ok.

both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,217 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,217 miles

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

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

frotn number plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,635 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 50,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,159 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,895 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 VYU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

BN52 VYU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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