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EA52 BVL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 BVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 84,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount play when suspended

Nearside Rear tyre has metal in it

Offside Front Upper top mount play when suspended

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,159 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,049 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,446 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,171 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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EA52 BVL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA52 BVL, 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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EA52 BVL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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