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BN52 XZZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XZZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 94,909 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play RATCHET (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 92,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH H/LIGHTS (1.7.5a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing O/S/F (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,153 miles

Nail in tyre N/S/R ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/R ()

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt O/S/F (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,153 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Nail in tyre N/S/R ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/R ()

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt O/S/F (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,448 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 83,897 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2014 79,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 79,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 24 May 2013 74,451 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,240 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 69,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside nearside front steering arms have slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,811 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 56,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,764 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,437 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,983 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 XZZ 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 66.7%.

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 XZZ, 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 BN52 XZZ registered?

BN52 XZZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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