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BG52 XDC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,420 mi
Last recorded116,420 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XDC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 116,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 111,519 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 111,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,198 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe to middle clamp is excessively corroded

play in n/s/f top suspension mount

slight play in o/s/f top suspension top mount

Fail 5 Dec 2012 107,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe to middle clamp is excessively corroded

play in n/s/f top suspension mount

slight play in o/s/f top suspension top mount

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,559 miles

brake discs are poor - worn/lipped and corroded

brake pads are wearing low

large piece of metal in the tread of o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit

o/s/f tyre is on the limit !

rear exhaust mount is deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2011 101,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake discs are poor - worn/lipped and corroded

brake pads are wearing low

large piece of metal in the tread of o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit

o/s/f tyre is on the limit !

rear exhaust mount is deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,658 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

front tyres are close to the wear indicators

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 10 Dec 2010 93,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

front tyres are close to the wear indicators

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,401 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,780 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,780 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,736 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 59,736 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

BG52 XDC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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