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BF02 LNJ

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 97,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 92,840 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber deterioted

oil leaks

water leaks

Fail 1 May 2018 92,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust rubber deterioted

oil leaks

water leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,802 miles

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

Front headlight lenses deterioated

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Front headlight lenses deterioated

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,406 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant expansion tank empty

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,391 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 30,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,940 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 26,940 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 23,666 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 23,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 LNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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