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BV02 OSB

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,705 mi
Last recorded139,705 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OSB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,705 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear tyres are close to legal limit

Slight play o/s steering joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 123,312 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged almost to cords

Fail 14 Mar 2014 123,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged almost to cords

Pass 16 Mar 2013 110,211 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside steering inner track arm slight play

oil level low

Fail 16 Mar 2013 110,211 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside steering inner track arm slight play

oil level low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both wiper blades slightly splitting

brake pedal rubber slightly split

drivers seat wont tip forward

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damaged

rear number plate slight water ingress

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 90,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 78,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,863 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,863 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,217 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak evident

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,647 miles

wear on front brake discs & front brake pads worn low, nearside front tyre edge on tread limit, corrosion on centre exhaust section, nearside front wheel rim damaged,

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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BV02 OSB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BV02 OSB, 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 BV02 OSB registered?

BV02 OSB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 OSB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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