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BJ52 XAB

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 114,646 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 91,571 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 91,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,575 miles

Surface rust Under The Vehicle

Suspension Component Corroded,

Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 53,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,388 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,938 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,662 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 36,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,850 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 31,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,110 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2009 29,110 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,228 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 25,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,556 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge,advise replacement tyre to be fitted.

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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BJ52 XAB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BJ52 XAB, 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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BJ52 XAB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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