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BV52 HLU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,618 mi
Last recorded105,618 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,618 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 105,616 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 102,292 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,547 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

front bumper is slightly damaged

front registration plate is damaged

nearside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 82H DOT 5WIB

offside front headlamp lens is damaged and water inside the lens

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 82T 0247307

Fail 9 Jan 2013 93,651 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

front bumper is slightly damaged

front registration plate is damaged

nearside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 82H DOT 5WIB

offside front headlamp lens is damaged and water inside the lens

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 82T 0247307

Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front screen marked,front bumper offside slight damaged,offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls craking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front screen marked,front bumper offside slight damaged,offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls craking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,928 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,531 miles

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

both wiper blades ends split

Pass 3 Jan 2009 79,930 miles

OIL LEAK AROUND TUBRO

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,793 miles

engine is running rough at idle speed

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,052 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 52,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 28,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Advise S and G check

Offside Rear 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
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BV52 HLU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BV52 HLU, 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 BV52 HLU registered?

BV52 HLU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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