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BG52 XCJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,148 mi
Last recorded94,148 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,148 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,045 miles

Brake servo corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread 175/65/14

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 93,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside very slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake servo corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, advise to replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread 175/65/14

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both front strut mount

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 79,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,847 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mounting loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 69,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mounting loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 55,394 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,939 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 45,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,838 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,448 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,394 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 34,394 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,775 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 XCJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG52 XCJ, 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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BG52 XCJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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