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BF52 JWE

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,181 mi
Last recorded108,181 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 108,181 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 108,181 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,756 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,779 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 92,677 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,317 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,933 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,556 miles

n/s front steering arm

Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s front steering arm

Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 34,874 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 JWE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JWE, 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 JWE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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