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BG52 XHY

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 102,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,669 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,889 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 94,889 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central exhaust clamp very weak.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads low. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,599 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 79,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,805 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 61,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 55,762 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 14 Dec 2006 48,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,919 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 XHY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XHY, 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 XHY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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