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BF52 JVY

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,222 mi
Last recorded65,222 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 JVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and low pressure,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber very perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,220 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 64,699 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,201 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,025 miles

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

nearside front road spring corroding.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front reluctor ring corroding.

second o2 sensor wires broken.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 56,025 miles

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

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

nearside front road spring corroding.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front reluctor ring corroding.

second o2 sensor wires broken.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,620 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 51,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,394 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center brake light not working

Pass 16 May 2012 44,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2012 44,181 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2011 38,433 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 32,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 32,763 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 30,742 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 30,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 28,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,037 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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BF52 JVY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BF52 JVY, 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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BF52 JVY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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