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BX52 MPO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 106,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 105,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,087 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 85,426 miles

Front n/s/o/s/ inner rack arms slight play

Nearside Rear nail

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,830 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,830 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 73,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,447 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,862 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,237 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2009 59,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,276 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,974 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 41,974 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 26,258 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 MPO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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