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BX52 KMJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 35,395 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 34,976 miles

air box insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2024 34,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

air box insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 34,689 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,602 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 32,747 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 32,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 29,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,783 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 26,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/side front tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2012 23,339 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/side front tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 21,670 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 21,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,010 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,580 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 18,571 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,465 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 KMJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMJ, 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 KMJ registered?

BX52 KMJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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