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BN52 XZG

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 132,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 132,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,625 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 117,617 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,762 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,387 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,387 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,513 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,513 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,370 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 73,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,479 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 50,479 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,119 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,865 miles

advise front discs thin

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,476 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,678 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,678 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,503 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,306 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 XZG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BN52 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 XZG registered?

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

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