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BG51 JYX

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,471 mi
Last recorded80,471 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JYX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,471 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 80,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,389 miles

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

eml on

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,639 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,639 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,536 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,730 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,630 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 50,630 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 44,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,785 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 29,664 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,556 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 17,520 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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BG51 JYX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG51 JYX, 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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What year was BG51 JYX registered?

BG51 JYX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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