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BX52 LHE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,241 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlights have poor image.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,241 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlights have poor image.

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,585 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 73,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,376 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,364 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 60,882 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,839 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 52,310 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tracking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,097 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,456 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 29,445 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,402 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 LHE 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 65%.

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 LHE, 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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What year was BX52 LHE registered?

BX52 LHE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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