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BX52 DBY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,186 mi
Last recorded101,186 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,065 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front disc pitted and front pads low.

oil leak

rear Exhaust, mounting rubber slight worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 86,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,039 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

rear exhaust rubber detoriated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,460 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear eshaust mounting deteriorating.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn.

Rear eshaust mounting deteriorating.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,687 miles

Front brake pads seem worn, recommend further inspection.

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,552 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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BX52 DBY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BX52 DBY, 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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BX52 DBY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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