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BV52 LHH

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LHH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 82,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,307 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 69,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,416 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 56,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 49,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 49,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,693 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 27,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 17,209 miles

Crack in o/s/f fog light

Cracks in front + rear tyres (not showing cord)

Front wiper blades split on ends (clearing screen o/k)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 6 Oct 2005 17,209 miles

Crack in o/s/f fog light

Cracks in front + rear tyres (not showing cord)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper blades split on ends (clearing screen o/k)

Rear wiper blade torn

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 LHH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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