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BU52 XGJ

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,172 mi
Last recorded75,172 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,520 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,481 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,092 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER WALL

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE&CRACKING IN TREADS

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER WALL

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (3.4.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT STEERING RACK

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,179 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge&cracking

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,177 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge&cracking

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,939 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2012 53,937 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,244 miles

movement at rack

o/side front brake disc worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

movement at rack

o/side front brake disc worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,743 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,288 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. O/S/F ANTI- ROLL DROP BUSH PERRISHED. N/S/R TYRE CRACKING, TREAD SEPERATING. PLAY AT N/S STEERING/SUSPENSION. AFTER REPAIRS AT O/S/F BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY WAS FOUND IN STEERING SYSTEM

Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,288 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. O/S/F ANTI-ROLL DROP BUSH PERRISHED. BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING, TREADS SEPERATING. PLAY AT N/S STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,357 miles

PLAY AT N/S/F HUB ?

Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,357 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

PLAY AT N/S/F HUB ?

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,248 miles

N/S MORROR GLASS BROKEN

Fail 13 Sep 2007 33,248 miles

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

N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,534 miles

PLAY AT BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS. PLAY AT N/S/F HUB. BOTH BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 13 Sep 2006 28,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PLAY AT BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS. PLAY AT N/S/F HUB. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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 XGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XGJ, 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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BU52 XGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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