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BD02 DXJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 DXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,254 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight judder

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear road wheel distorted

Offside Front bumper damaged

front headlamp beam images poor

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake has slight judder

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear road wheel distorted

Offside Front bumper damaged

front headlamp beam images poor

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,168 miles

both abs rings corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 94,162 miles

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

both abs rings corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,946 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

small cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

small cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,097 miles

Rear no.plate detirated

Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear no.plate detirated

Pass 18 May 2009 50,444 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 11 May 2009 50,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,333 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 19,079 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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BD02 DXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BD02 DXJ, 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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BD02 DXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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