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BX52 LBZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,964 mi
Last recorded124,964 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 LBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 124,964 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 120,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 106,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,528 miles

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

both front abs rings damaged cracked.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 104,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

both front abs rings damaged cracked.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 67,685 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,647 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 25,797 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,547 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 LBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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