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BX52 KXU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,098 mi
Last recorded127,098 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,098 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 126,864 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,718 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 120,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose steering arm lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from gear box

Fail 9 Sep 2014 115,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,570 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 12 Sep 2013 108,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,348 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,695 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,695 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,105 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre oil light switch leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2006 31,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s rear tyre oil light switch leaking

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 KXU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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