2002 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · GV52 YVJ
2002 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 98,303 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV52 YVJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 98,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV52 YVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (GV52 YVJ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
GV52 YVJ Mileage History
- 04/07/202295,446 mi
- 04/07/202397,171 mi+1,725 mi
- 11/07/202397,180 mi+9 mi
- 09/07/202498,303 mi+1,123 mi
Average of roughly 1,418 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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