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BT52 OTS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,241 mi
Last recorded104,241 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OTS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,241 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 104,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,286 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge void (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 50,060 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge void (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,724 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 41,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 38,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,909 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear foot brake has low effort

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,811 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 14,811 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front discs corroded on inner surface

Both front tyres on 2mm (fails if below 1.6mm)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 9,859 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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BT52 OTS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT52 OTS, 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 BT52 OTS registered?

BT52 OTS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BT52 OTS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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