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AJ02 BFA

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,412 mi
Last recorded121,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2020 121,412 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 104,936 miles

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

N/S wiper blade in poor condition.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipe covered in grease not allowing for full visual inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2017 98,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipe covered in grease not allowing for full visual inspection

Pass 7 May 2015 95,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 92,237 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 86,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 81,319 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 75,820 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 75,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 70,186 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,754 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,318 miles

bothside rear tyre tread wear

Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,514 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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AJ02 BFA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ02 BFA, 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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AJ02 BFA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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