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BX52 NZT

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 NZT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,267 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Large oil leak/s

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 119,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All four tyres worn on inner edges

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Large oil leak/s

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,510 miles

Both head lamp rear covers missing

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil/fluid leaks from engine/gearbox

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

Rear wiper blade split

Sports exhaust and catalyst fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2014 111,509 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both head lamp rear covers missing

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine management light on

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil/fluid leaks from engine/gearbox

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

Rear wiper blade split

Sports exhaust and catalyst fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2013 106,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wiper blade split

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

Windscreen scratched

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 106,492 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen scratched

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 106,380 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs rusty

rear wiper blade split

windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Feb 2012 106,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs rusty

rear wiper blade split

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 96,004 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,127 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 62,205 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 46,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NZT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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