2002 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · BT02 VHC
2002 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 112,441 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT02 VHC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2022
- 112,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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BT02 VHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (BT02 VHC) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Coil-pack and TDC-sensor starting faultsModerate
One of the best-known Clio Mk2 issues. Failing coil packs or crank/TDC sensors cause misfires, poor starting and occasional cut-outs.
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Front springs, top mounts and lower arms are regular MOT items on the Mk2, especially on cars that have lived on rough roads and cheap tyres.
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