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BX52 MHZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,551 mi
Last recorded119,551 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 103,821 miles

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,727 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,252 miles

headlight pattern

Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

headlight pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,523 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,523 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,157 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 66,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 54,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,756 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 25,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 25,133 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 MHZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

BX52 MHZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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