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BN52 VZR

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,537 mi
Last recorded98,537 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VZR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [front & rear] (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 98,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [front & rear] (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 97,732 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 97,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 95,298 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 95,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,368 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,368 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,386 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2014 81,334 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,383 miles

brake servo corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust rubber heavily perished

rear number plate poor

Fail 2 Jun 2012 74,382 miles

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

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

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

brake servo corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust rubber heavily perished

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 May 2011 69,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2011 69,353 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2010 64,210 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 64,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,566 miles

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

slight wear in both rear axle mount bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,539 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear in both rear axle mount bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2007 47,940 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 VZR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN52 VZR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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