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BU52 XGY

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,321 mi
Last recorded85,321 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,321 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 85,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf tyre worn heavily on inner and outter edge

Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf tyre worn heavily on inner and outter edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,404 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,403 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,647 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,483 miles

advise nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,483 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,932 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section rubber missing

offside front windscreen washer jet lazy

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,431 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 37,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 31,516 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 31,514 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XGY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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