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BX52 DFV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,123 mi
Last recorded58,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,959 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,037 miles

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2018 50,002 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nsr tyre perished

os headlamp aim slightly hazey

osf tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,345 miles

corrosion on abs rings

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

corrosion on abs rings

front brake discs worn & brake pads low

rear exhaust bracket rubber deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,885 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber worn

washers weak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,714 miles

Oil leak

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,279 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,173 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 DFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DFV, 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 BX52 DFV registered?

BX52 DFV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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