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BV52 BHW

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,658 mi
Last recorded88,658 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BHW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 88,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,283 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 tyres close to the limit and deteriorated

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 tyres close to the limit and deteriorated

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2013 47,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,738 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,738 miles

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

clip loose on nearside drive shaft,outer boot.

fluctuation in front brake readings.

slight buckle in nearside front wheel.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,888 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 28,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,721 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,993 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,713 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 9,451 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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BV52 BHW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BV52 BHW, 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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BV52 BHW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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