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BV52 LLU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,740 mi
Last recorded92,740 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,740 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

non obligatory mirror cracked but still provides an adequate view to the rear

Fail 16 Apr 2018 92,740 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

non obligatory mirror cracked but still provides an adequate view to the rear

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,310 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,055 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,425 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls deeply cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger splitting

Rear lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bar rubber bush split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,187 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 42,187 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,695 miles

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

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 32,890 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 16,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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 LLU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LLU, 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 LLU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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