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BX52 LEF

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring outer coating come away spring corroded

near and offside headlamps outer covers deteriorated

oil leak engine area and sump nut area

rear exhaust box support mounting inner mount rubber collaposed

Fail 10 Jun 2017 111,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring outer coating come away spring corroded

near and offside headlamps outer covers deteriorated

oil leak engine area and sump nut area

rear exhaust box support mounting inner mount rubber collaposed

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,437 miles

near and offside headlamp covers deteriorated

rear exhaust box support mounting deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2016 108,437 miles

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

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

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

near and offside headlamp covers deteriorated

rear exhaust box support mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,394 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,997 miles

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

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

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

slight bearing noise from o/s rear but not excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,067 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,327 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,475 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 42,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,617 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 33,617 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,919 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 25,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,887 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 LEF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver 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 LEF, 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 LEF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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