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BU52 VXH

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,619 mi
Last recorded96,619 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VXH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 96,619 miles

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when spun

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 96,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when spun

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,150 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 86,126 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 76,412 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 76,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,440 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn and o/s/f tyre worn and deteriorated

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,028 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side rear sidewall cracking

Pass 29 May 2009 46,989 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 29 May 2009 46,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,176 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 29,761 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 29,761 miles

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

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

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 VXH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

BU52 VXH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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