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BX52 MTZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 MTZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 107,211 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 107,210 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 98,004 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 92,841 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 92,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 90,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 81,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,810 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,055 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 67,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,643 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 60,003 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,538 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,594 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 MTZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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