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BU52 VWP

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,145 mi
Last recorded118,145 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VWP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 118,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,646 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 78,646 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,251 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,251 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,782 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,831 miles

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.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 65,831 miles

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.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs slight discolourinr on inner faces

rear exhaust mounting rubber spliting

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,105 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,632 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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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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