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BX52 WXB

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 WXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 118,556 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,754 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,391 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Oct 2012 104,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,478 miles

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 97,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,359 miles

front number plate taped on.

vehicle i.d plate incomplete (located drivers door pillar

Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front number plate taped on.

vehicle i.d plate incomplete (located drivers door pillar

Pass 2 Nov 2009 87,038 miles

alternator belt worn and perished

park brake requires slight adjustment

rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,038 miles

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

alternator belt worn and perished

park brake requires slight adjustment

rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,643 miles

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Nov 2008 82,643 miles

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

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

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,771 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 75,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,624 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 57,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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 WXB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

BX52 WXB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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