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BJ52 XAF

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,687 mi
Last recorded73,687 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,687 miles

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

front pads and discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,848 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 48,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,628 miles

nearside steering rack, slight play

offside rear rtye uneven tread depth

rear no plate poor

Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre uneven tread depth

rear no plate poor

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2005 16,799 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 16,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard light switch sticking sometime very slightly

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 XAF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BJ52 XAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ52 XAF registered?

BJ52 XAF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BJ52 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 XAF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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