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CX52 BBU

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,028 mi
Last recorded89,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,028 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,026 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,404 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 161,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear brake ferrules in rusty condition

Fail 6 Jan 2009 161,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear brake ferrules in rusty condition

Pass 12 Feb 2008 160,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

rear registration plate becoming delaminated

Fail 12 Feb 2008 160,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

rear registration plate becoming delaminated

Pass 22 Sep 2007 155,812 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2006 124,694 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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CX52 BBU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX52 BBU, 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 CX52 BBU registered?

CX52 BBU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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