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BJ52 XGR

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,374 mi
Last recorded79,374 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 77,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,804 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 74,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,533 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 72,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,838 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,789 miles

Offside Rear inner sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,952 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,052 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,139 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,790 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 55,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,139 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,221 miles

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,929 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,232 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,311 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 15,939 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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BJ52 XGR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGR, 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 BJ52 XGR registered?

BJ52 XGR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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