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BN52 XYU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,561 mi
Last recorded131,561 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 131,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2016 131,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2015 125,789 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

oil leak

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 14 Nov 2015 125,731 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

oil leak

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 1 Nov 2014 118,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 108,951 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,424 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,074 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,769 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly split at ends

offside wiper blade slightly split at ends

rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 14 Oct 2010 63,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly split at ends

offside wiper blade slightly split at ends

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 24,615 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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BN52 XYU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN52 XYU, 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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BN52 XYU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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