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BF02 LJE

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,023 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,158 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 118,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,079 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,066 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake application uneven delay in action (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,523 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low @ 18%

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low @ 18%

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 106,946 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 106,946 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,091 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 97,868 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 92,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 84,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,999 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,900 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,542 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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BF02 LJE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF02 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

BF02 LJE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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