CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV52 HJK

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,001 mi
Last recorded149,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationBV52 HJK
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

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 149,001 miles

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 142,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 139,114 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 139,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 136,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,944 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

n/s steering rack end has slight play

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

o/s steering rack end has slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2011 130,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

n/s steering rack end has slight play

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

o/s steering rack end has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2010 120,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling body

front and rear number plates slightly faded

offside wiper slightly worn

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 120,339 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling body

front and rear number plates slightly faded

offside wiper slightly worn

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,550 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 112,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 102,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,628 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
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

BV52 HJK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJK, 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 BV52 HJK?

You can check the full history of BV52 HJK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV52 HJK registered?

BV52 HJK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is BV52 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 HJK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV52 HJK 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 BV52 HJK. 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.