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BK52 DFZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,737 mi
Last recorded133,737 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 133,737 miles

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

slight play in steering rack (n/s inner joint)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 133,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn & pads low

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

slight play in steering rack (n/s inner joint)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 125,719 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

front brake discs wearing - unable to visually check inner brake pads

o/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight interaction on rear sidelights when indicators on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,087 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn down to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

play in steering rack (n/s)

rear axle beam mounting bushes unbonding

slight play in both front suspension lower arm ball joints

Fail 24 Mar 2011 116,087 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn down to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

play in steering rack (n/s)

rear axle beam mounting bushes unbonding

slight play in both front suspension lower arm ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,964 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 104,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,012 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,466 miles

front brake pads low & discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2007 74,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low & discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

1 brake pads not checked †2 discs showing signs of wear †3 small chip on screen in zone a †4 nearside front wheel ouyer face damaged

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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BK52 DFZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK52 DFZ, 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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BK52 DFZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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