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BV52 NZB

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,859 mi
Last recorded124,859 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 NZB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,859 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring slight crack (3.4.2)

both h/light lenses starting to fade

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 124,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring on drive shaft (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring slight crack (3.4.2)

both h/light lenses starting to fade

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 113,631 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 113,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,850 miles

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,832 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 92,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,670 miles

both front antiroll bushes cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,670 miles

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

both front antiroll bushes cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,100 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust mounting split

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,956 miles

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

front b/discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,089 miles

front brakes binding slightly

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,975 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,593 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 52,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,863 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 46,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1.Wiper blades split slightly †2.Slight play in steering rack(n/s)

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 NZB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

BV52 NZB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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