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BX52 MFA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,053 mi
Last recorded110,053 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 MFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,053 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy not rough

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

offside front brake slight bind by hand

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2014 109,986 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy not rough

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

offside front brake slight bind by hand

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,044 miles

brake hoses in poor codndition.all round.

suspension bushes perished

wear in suspension ball joints.

wear inner rack joints.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 108,044 miles

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

brake hoses in poor codndition.all round.

front tyre worn on inner edge,close to cords.

suspension bushes perished

wear in suspension ball joints.

wear inner rack joints.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,331 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

nearside and offside front top mount have slight play

nearside and offside front track rod arms have slight play in inner ball joints

nearside front jacking point slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2011 102,331 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

nearside and offside front top mount have slight play

nearside and offside front track rod arms have slight play in inner ball joints

nearside front jacking point slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,376 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 98,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 75,901 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 60,676 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 60,676 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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 MFA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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