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BV52 HFG

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,042 mi
Last recorded114,042 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,794 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both track rod ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both track rod ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,036 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 100,645 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,840 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,840 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 90,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 90,275 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application high. 26%

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need attention soon (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 82,060 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need attention soon (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,623 miles

Age cracking on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very Heavy wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,620 miles

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

Age cracking on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very Heavy wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to both reg plates

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to both reg plates

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to both reg plates

Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,255 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to both reg plates

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,673 miles

slight damage to both reg plates

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,700 miles

slight damage to rear plate

Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both reg plate slight damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,109 miles

both reg plate slight damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 28,814 miles

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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BV52 HFG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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