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BG52 XBO

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XBO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 114,057 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 114,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,069 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded 2/ n/s front tyre near legal limits worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs becoming corroded 2/ n/s front tyre near legal limits worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 97,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 1 Nov 2010 83,824 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 83,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,069 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 59,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,008 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 11 Feb 2006 41,836 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 XBO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

BG52 XBO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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