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AJ02 BFX

2002 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,817 mi
Last recorded104,817 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,817 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,163 miles

NS and OS front seats do not fold forwards

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE** outer edge worn smooth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak around engine/gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure but unable to fall from battery tray

passenger airbag warning light on (airbag turned off)

rear seats folded, unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

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

NS and OS front seats do not fold forwards

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE** outer edge worn smooth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak around engine/gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure but unable to fall from battery tray

passenger airbag warning light on (airbag turned off)

rear seats folded, unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat back does not move forward but is secured

passenger seat does not move forward or back but is secured

rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust system still supported

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,756 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing Slight noise

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,756 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing Slight noise

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,759 miles

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

bonnet secondry latch sticky.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,380 miles

both front and drivers rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,614 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,614 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,658 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,007 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,005 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,109 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 51,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,104 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 34,674 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 BFX is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ02 BFX, 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 BFX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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