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BJ52 XGM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,596 mi
Last recorded132,596 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XGM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 132,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres close to limit

offside mirrior cracked

oil leaks on engine

Fail 22 May 2015 132,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres close to limit

offside mirrior cracked

oil leaks on engine

Pass 30 May 2014 122,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs rusty

offside mirrior glass cracked

Fail 27 May 2014 122,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside mirrior glass cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,680 miles

Handbrake has slight sideways movement but appears secure.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 104,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2009 91,781 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,477 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 78,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,210 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 11 Oct 2006 51,030 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 50,903 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 36,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screw in o/s/r tyre has punctured

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 XGM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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