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DG52 BVT

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,673 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 105,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre brake lamp is not working

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,483 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front headlights deteriorated only just showing correct beam image (strong advise)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front headlights deteriorated only just showing correct beam image (strong advise)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,795 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 73,669 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 66,238 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 57,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,506 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2009 48,932 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 44,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,980 miles

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 BVT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DG52 BVT, 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 DG52 BVT registered?

DG52 BVT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DG52 BVT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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