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BT02 VHZ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,146 mi
Last recorded57,146 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VHZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 57,146 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,313 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,129 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 48,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,261 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 43,261 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,182 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 40,182 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,823 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 35,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,251 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 33,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,269 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 VHZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VHZ, 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 BT02 VHZ registered?

BT02 VHZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BT02 VHZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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