CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX52 YVS

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YVS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside in rusty condition

Fail 3 Sep 2018 123,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside in rusty condition

Pass 9 Sep 2017 116,020 miles

general corrosion

n/s lower suspension arm bushes worn

oil leak

screen scratched

Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount split and center clamp insecure (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front rings corroded (3.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes and D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,489 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2016 111,484 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,133 miles

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

off side front tyre cracked/perished, heavily worn on inner edge and punctured

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front tyre cracked/perished, heavily worn on inner edge and punctured

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,606 miles

Oil leak

oil level on mimimum

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,606 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

oil level on mimimum

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,901 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,751 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,207 miles

Both front wishbones, rear bushes, bonding starting to seperate.

Rear beam, both bushes, bonding starting to seperate.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,207 miles

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

Both front wishbones, rear bushes, bonding starting to seperate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear beam, both bushes, bonding starting to seperate.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,339 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2009 74,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,325 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,321 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 63,329 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,732 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 53,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 40,276 miles

both front tyre's close to limit (185/55 15h)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX52 YVS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc 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 BX52 YVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX52 YVS?

You can check the full history of BX52 YVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX52 YVS registered?

BX52 YVS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BX52 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 YVS shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX52 YVS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX52 YVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.