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BX52 MXL

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 MXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,665 miles

Nearside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread areas (recommend attention)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front brake disc rusty

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust hanger getting deteriorated

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,663 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread areas (recommend attention)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front brake disc rusty

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust hanger getting deteriorated

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,677 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

nearside front inner cv boot deteriated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,020 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine management light on

front abs relucter rings on cv joints deteriated

slight play in offside front steering arm inner joint

Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,020 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure not attached (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine management light on

front abs relucter rings on cv joints deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,712 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 69,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,213 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,981 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,881 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 MXL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

BX52 MXL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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