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DG52 BVS

2002 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,623 mi
Last recorded204,623 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BVS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 204,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 191,142 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 169,089 miles

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

all tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 160,358 miles

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

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

airbag light on

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 160,352 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

airbag light on

front discs corroded

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 150,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front discs pitted

injector blow on engine

Fail 11 Nov 2010 150,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs pitted

injector blow on engine

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 138,323 miles

slight play in n/s tie rod arm

Fail 24 Nov 2009 138,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in n/s tie rod arm

Pass 26 Nov 2008 126,704 miles

wear in offside steering rack arm

Fail 26 Nov 2008 126,704 miles

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

wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 31 Aug 2007 110,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 89,524 miles

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

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

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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DG52 BVS is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG52 BVS, 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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DG52 BVS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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