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BG52 XHT

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XHT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 113,539 miles

slight scratches on screen.. rear back box mounting modified to suit body.

Fail 23 May 2015 113,539 miles

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

slight scratches on screen.. rear back box mounting modified to suit body.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,732 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 110,726 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,943 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 87,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight play in nearside track arm

Fail 21 Nov 2011 87,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in nearside track arm

Fail 21 Sep 2011 87,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper marks on screen

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,471 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,099 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 59,389 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 59,384 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,554 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,881 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

ADV GEOMETRY CHECK

BRAKE INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

GENERAL DENTS+SCRAPES

REAR BUMPER NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

REAR LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN(REPAIRED WITH RED TAPE ASSESSED ON MERITS)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

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 XHT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black 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 XHT, 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 XHT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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