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BF02 LJO

2002 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2013 141,397 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 141,397 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 130,221 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 127,042 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 127,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 120,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight free-play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms

Fail 16 Nov 2010 120,041 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight free-play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2009 114,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,265 miles

N/S inner CV boot leaking

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

Slight play in N/S/R and O/S/R wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2009 109,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S inner CV boot leaking

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

Slight play in N/S/R and O/S/R wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2009 109,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread area.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 77,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 60,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LJO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJO, 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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BF02 LJO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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