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BX52 LGJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,765 mi
Last recorded129,765 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 129,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2018 129,760 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2017 123,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 123,928 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,319 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre start to crack

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,632 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,913 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,142 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,291 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 75,385 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,166 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 65,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,470 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,158 miles

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)

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 LGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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