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BT02 VGR

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VGR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre getting low and going out of shape

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre getting low and going out of shape

Fail 18 Jun 2012 91,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,536 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 70,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 68,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,851 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2007 60,851 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2006 47,169 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 36,519 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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BT02 VGR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT02 VGR, 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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BT02 VGR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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