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BX52 YTE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

113,093 mi
Last recorded113,093 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 113,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 111,085 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,782 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 107,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,886 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,228 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 98,228 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,741 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,221 miles

advise offside front antiroll bar link bushes splitting

Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,221 miles

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

advise offside front antiroll bar link bushes splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,079 miles

Oil leak

advise both head lamp condition

advise condition of rear exhaust mount

advise free play to near side steering arm

Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise both head lamp condition

advise condition of rear exhaust mount

advise free play to near side steering arm

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,113 miles

ADVISE CONDITION OF BOTH HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,113 miles

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

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

ADVISE CONDITION OF BOTH HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,995 miles

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

advise rear exhaust mount

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,959 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

advise rear exhaust mount

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,968 miles

175/65/14

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

advise free play to offside steering arm

advise near side rear tyre 2mm

advise tracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,958 miles

advise near side front tyre 2mm

advise nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,958 miles

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

advise near side front tyre 2mm

advise nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,487 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust rubber mount advise rp

advise slight free play in offside steering arm

advise slight front tyre wear advise tracking

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,599 miles

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

front brake disc/s slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake disc/s slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,634 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 48,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2008 43,894 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw in nearside rear tyre

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 YTE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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