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BU52 VWS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,218 mi
Last recorded99,218 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,218 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,417 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,560 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,371 miles

near and offside front tyres wearing inner edges;

Fail 5 Sep 2013 56,367 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near and offside front tyres wearing inner edges;

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 23,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,163 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 20,163 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

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 VWS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BU52 VWS, 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 BU52 VWS registered?

BU52 VWS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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