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BU52 PHA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 PHA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,860 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside mirror is cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2018 65,118 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror is cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,184 miles

Both front abs rings cracked

Both front shock absorbers damping efficiency poor

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 185/55/r15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Facing wrong way on rim (4.1.D.1f)

Both front abs rings cracked

Both front shock absorbers damping efficiency poor

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked inside edge

Offside Front shocker is very noisey

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

windscreen is marked

Fail 2 Sep 2016 60,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked inside edge

Offside Front shocker is very noisey

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

windscreen is marked

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,273 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 57,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,687 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,682 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,236 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,472 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,855 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,413 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,071 miles

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

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

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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BU52 PHA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BU52 PHA, 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 BU52 PHA registered?

BU52 PHA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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