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BU52 VXD

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,500 mi
Last recorded109,500 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VXD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,500 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,337 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 73,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,744 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,660 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,215 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pads not checked

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge,slight cuts intread

o/s door check strap loose

rear beam axle mounting bushes unbonding

rear wiper blade split

slight play n/s/f suspension top mounting

Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,215 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pads not checked

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge,slight cuts intread

o/s door check strap loose

rear beam axle mounting bushes unbonding

rear wiper blade split

slight play n/s/f suspension top mounting

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,466 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 39,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 36,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,955 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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BU52 VXD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU52 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

BU52 VXD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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