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AJ02 BSU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,306 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 107,898 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both headlamps deteriorated.

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear light cluster damaged.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,890 miles

Both steering inner gaiter clip missing

Exhaust back box rubber bush perished

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Handbrake side to side movement

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak under vehicle

unable to see the front brake pads ( wheel trims fitted )

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,603 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,541 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,735 miles

ADVISE.ATTENTION TO H/BRAKE .

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 50,735 miles

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

ADVISE.ATTENTION TO H/BRAKE .

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,122 miles

ADVISE. O/S REAR TYRE PUNCTURED [LEAKING]

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

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

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 BSU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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