2002 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · BN52 XZU
2002 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 96,097 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2012.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN52 XZU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2011
- 96,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN52 XZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (BN52 XZU) between August 2005 and August 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
BN52 XZU Mileage History
- 23/08/200533,479 mi
- 18/08/200640,280 mi+6,801 mi
- 16/08/200748,701 mi+8,421 mi
- 11/08/200859,321 mi+10,620 mi
- 15/08/200859,321 mi
- 13/08/200971,821 mi+12,500 mi
- 15/08/200971,840 mi+19 mi
- 29/07/201082,036 mi+10,196 mi
- 24/08/201196,087 mi+14,051 mi
- 25/08/201196,097 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 10,429 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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