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BX52 LAO

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,535 mi
Last recorded112,535 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 112,535 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 108,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front offside tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2015 108,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front offside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 91,912 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 91,912 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust mountain poor

Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust mountain poor

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,013 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,958 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,958 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,511 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 58,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,243 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 50,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 41,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

cut in nearside tyre wall front brake pads low and discs poor

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,419 miles

cut in nearside tyre wall front brake pads low and discs poor

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 LAO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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