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BX52 LZS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,377 mi
Last recorded145,377 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,377 miles

rear fog lamp indicator fault

Fail 15 Jul 2013 145,343 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog lamp indicator fault

Fail 20 Apr 2013 142,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 132,949 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 106,085 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 105,139 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 66,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,024 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,922 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OFFSIDE TOP REAR HEAD GASKET /WATERPUMP ANIT FREEZE CORRODED /OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER HOUSING /O/S/ FRONT 2;0MM /O.S/ REAR TYRE 2;0 MM /N/S/ REAR TYRE 3;0MM /FRONT BRAKE DISCES CORRODED ON EDGES

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,257 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 LZS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

BX52 LZS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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