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BX52 MGJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,500 mi
Last recorded102,500 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

different types of rear springs fitted

passenger door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2010 102,494 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

different types of rear springs fitted

passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2009 98,737 miles

Windscreen has damage caused by defective wipers

Fail 11 Sep 2009 98,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Bonnet safety catch defective (rectified)

Windscreen has damage caused by defective wipers

Fail 2 Sep 2008 81,696 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,696 miles

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

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,730 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 67,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,039 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 49,282 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 35,705 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 MGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

BX52 MGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BX52 MGJ safe to buy?

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