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BX52 LXA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,778 mi
Last recorded142,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 LXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 142,778 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 138,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 135,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 132,351 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

passanger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

rear number plate slightly deteriated

rear silencer rubber mounting slightly deteriated

Fail 15 Jan 2015 132,351 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

passanger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

rear number plate slightly deteriated

rear silencer rubber mounting slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,106 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 128,106 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

tailgate will not open

wrong size wheel fitted to ofside front

Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,507 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 126,507 miles

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 123,848 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 107,338 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 107,338 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear wiper blade rubber missing.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,799 miles

hazzard switch damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2009 95,799 miles

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

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

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

hazzard switch damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,392 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,392 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,758 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 70,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

has cambelt been changed?

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,562 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 56,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 44,106 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 LXA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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