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BX52 LJZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,232 mi
Last recorded31,232 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,232 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,750 miles

front disc worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 25,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 16,157 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 16,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insucre

Fail 1 May 2009 16,130 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

M.I.L lamp illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag/srs warning lamp illuminated

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

park brake lever feels slightly insecure/loose at mounting to floorpan

suspect hazard switch faulty (further investigation required)

vehicle appears to have been involved in a front end accident

Pass 11 May 2007 9,090 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 9,075 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rack play

Pass 25 Apr 2006 1,500 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 1,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Vehicle was in damaged to the o/s/f chassis suspected body filler

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 LJZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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