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DX52 BKF

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,441 mi
Last recorded98,441 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 BKF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 98,438 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper worn

Fail 9 Apr 2018 90,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,031 miles

Oil leak ()

slight scratches on window screen

Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,031 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight scratches on window screen

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 73,706 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,237 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 56,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,144 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,071 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazard switch intermtent

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,071 miles

Battery insecure

hazard switch intermtent

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,574 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,245 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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DX52 BKF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black 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 DX52 BKF, 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 DX52 BKF registered?

DX52 BKF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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