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DU52 BZX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 BZX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,922 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Buckle to offside front road wheel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing

Rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Fail 7 Nov 2016 105,922 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both front inner brake pads wearing low

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

Buckle to offside front road wheel

Corrosion to exhaust

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing

Rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,455 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 98,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,935 miles

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

minor stonechips front screen

slight buckle nearside rear road wheel

slight perishing front wishbone bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

minor stonechips front screen

slight buckle nearside rear road wheel

slight perishing front wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,398 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,024 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 59,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,729 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 53,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 46,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,757 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 30,757 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DU52 BZX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DU52 BZX, 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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DU52 BZX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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