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BX52 MKJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,773 mi
Last recorded61,773 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 MKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2020 55,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,577 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 46,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 41,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Both side (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Both side (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,404 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,664 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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both front tyres worn on inner edges possable front wheel alignment required

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,421 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 17,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,021 miles

all four tyres perished

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,417 miles

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,827 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt webbing slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 6,582 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 MKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

BX52 MKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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