MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
front to rear exhuast system corroded
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
front to rear exhuast system corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
exhuast back box rubbber mount deteriated
rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front service brake disc corroded on inner face.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front service brake disc corroded on inner face.
air fresheners removed from interior mirror during pre check (ILLEGAL)
both head lamp lens deteriorated
rear wiper blade worn out
run out on both front brake discs
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
air fresheners removed from interior mirror during pre check (ILLEGAL)
both head lamp lens deteriorated
moderate run out/ imbalance/ discolouration off front brake discs/ unable to determine pad thickness
rear wiper blade worn out
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
front brake discs slight discolourinr on inner faces
rear exhaust mounting rubber spliting
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slight discolourinr on inner faces
rear exhaust mounting rubber spliting
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 VWP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BU52 VWP, 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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BU52 VWP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 2002.
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