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BX52 OBV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,335 mi
Last recorded78,335 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,335 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 78,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,554 miles

Front Both O/S N/S tyres wearing low

Front Both O/S N/S windscreen wipers worn

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,029 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,199 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,782 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,465 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 55,465 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,173 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 44,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,533 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 OBV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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