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BJ52 XHM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 97,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 76,877 miles

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,877 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 69,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,530 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,550 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 62,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 51,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,471 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 15,015 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 XHM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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