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BV52 HNJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,852 mi
Last recorded78,852 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 72,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 68,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,102 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 64,102 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,297 miles

Both front drive shafts slight oscillating movement

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 59,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut to ply/ cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front drive shafts slight oscillating movement

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,115 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 53,109 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,038 miles

Nearside Front abs ring coroded

Nearside Front tyre perished & sidewall cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished & sidewall cracked

Offside Front abs ring coroded

Offside Front tyre perished & sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished & sidewall cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,206 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 41,206 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,426 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 35,795 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,297 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,106 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 HNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

BV52 HNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BV52 HNJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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