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BX52 DFY

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,994 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 129,994 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,799 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2019 111,782 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2019 111,664 miles

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

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

em light on

headlamps cloudy

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,971 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 106,971 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

excessive play in upper mounts

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 25 May 2017 101,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,671 miles

front discs and pads slightly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,671 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 79,136 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 76,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,001 miles

o/s/f disk corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f disk corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,299 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,672 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 61,672 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,295 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 DFY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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