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BG52 XUZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 87,020 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,299 miles

Rear wiper arm broken off

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

O/S/F A B S targrt ring broken and makes contact with its sensor

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

VERY loud wine from engine, Sounds like the alternator bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 82,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

O/S/F A B S targrt ring broken and makes contact with its sensor

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper arm broken off

VERY loud wine from engine, Sounds like the alternator bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,834 miles

both no. plates deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,033 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,033 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,583 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,767 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 43,767 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,956 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 30,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 XUZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

BG52 XUZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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