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BJ02 EKV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,150 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,525 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,298 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 81,298 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,069 miles

Oil leak

hand brake lever has slight travel

Fail 13 Oct 2010 74,069 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 67,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,798 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 52,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,356 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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BJ02 EKV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ02 EKV, 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 BJ02 EKV registered?

BJ02 EKV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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