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BF02 LMJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,685 mi
Last recorded105,685 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,685 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wipers poor but clear screen

Fail 4 Sep 2014 105,685 miles

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

Both headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wipers poor but clear screen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,716 miles

front drop link bushes splitting

side movement in handbrake lever

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front drop link bushes splitting

side movement in handbrake lever

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,183 miles

airbag/service lights on dash

nsf/osf roll bar bushes splitting

sideplay in handbrake lever

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,894 miles

airbag/service lights on,sideplay in handbrake lever,front brake discs pitting,runouts in rear tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,239 miles

front roll bar bushes splitting

side play in parkbrake lever

Fail 9 Sep 2010 68,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front roll bar bushes splitting

nail in osf tyre

side play in parkbrake lever

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,878 miles

airbag/service lights on,osf/nsf tyres tread low

Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,878 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag/service lights on,osf/nsf tyres tread low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,450 miles

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

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 LMJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol 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 LMJ, 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 LMJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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