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BG52 KJX

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 KJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 141,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,509 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 123,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

item removed from windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2015 123,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

item removed from windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,483 miles

n/s steering gaiter is of temp type(glued) seems to be metting requirements at time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 117,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s steering gaiter is of temp type(glued) seems to be metting requirements at time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,901 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 109,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 94,394 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 2 May 2012 94,394 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2011 76,565 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 May 2011 76,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2010 61,685 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear service performance low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,922 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 44,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 10,369 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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BG52 KJX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG52 KJX, 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 BG52 KJX registered?

BG52 KJX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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