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BX52 MKD

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,796 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 103,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 99,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer ABS RING BROKING

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 75,483 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 72,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,745 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,370 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Minor scratches on windscreen zone A

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,759 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,632 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005

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 MKD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

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

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