CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV02 OVL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light coming on

hunting on start up

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light coming on

hunting on start up

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,555 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,143 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,143 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,267 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 44,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,464 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 40,464 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

oil leak

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV02 OVL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV02 OVL?

You can check the full history of BV02 OVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV02 OVL registered?

BV02 OVL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is BV02 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 OVL shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV02 OVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV02 OVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.