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BU52 YML

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,688 mi
Last recorded123,688 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YML
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,688 miles

Front front wiper blades modified, original 2 removed and 1 single centre one fitterd as a replacement

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

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

suspension front and rear lowered and modified

Fail 8 Mar 2020 123,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits probably due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wiper blades modified, original 2 removed and 1 single centre one fitterd as a replacement

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

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

suspension front and rear lowered and modified

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 108,093 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 108,093 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 102,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,609 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,983 miles

items are removed from drivers view,not for annoyance purposes,such things as air fresheners and elctronic devices to the windscreen effect the drivers view of the road.I have a legal obligation when testing to remove them

offside front inner constant velocity joint worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 88,960 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner constant velocity joint worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,404 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,all mounting bushes,rubber bonding deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2012 78,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,all mounting bushes,rubber bonding deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,911 miles

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

slight noise osr possible bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,911 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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slight noise osr possible bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,326 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,326 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,447 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,770 miles

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

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 YML is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YML, 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 YML is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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