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DX52 BKJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 111,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,274 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jul 2014 102,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,852 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkages bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 26 Jul 2013 94,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkages bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,809 miles

front exhaust clamp rotton

Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

front exhaust clamp rotton

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,125 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,935 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,912 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,322 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall beginning to perish and tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim [alloy]

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play detected in both steering rack ends

Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight play detected in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,974 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 67,973 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air warninglight on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,325 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 59,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 BKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

DX52 BKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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