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BF02 LBJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,172 mi
Last recorded98,172 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 98,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,580 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

GEAR BOX HAS SLIGHTLY NOISY

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front TYRE WALL HAS SLIGHT CRACKS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside HAS SLIGHT BODY WORK DAMAGE

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH-SIDES (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

GEAR BOX HAS SLIGHTLY NOISY

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front TYRE WALL HAS SLIGHT CRACKS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside HAS SLIGHT BODY WORK DAMAGE

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,089 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,612 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,641 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,564 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,913 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,208 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,872 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 24,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BF02 LBJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF02 LBJ, 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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What year was BF02 LBJ registered?

BF02 LBJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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