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BJ02 ELX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,411 mi
Last recorded80,411 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt , stiff operation.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust support broken.

Fail 4 Jul 2023 80,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt , stiff operation.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust support broken.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,473 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 71,469 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 71,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,095 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 69,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,545 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,308 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,029 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,447 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,530 miles

Front brake discs seem worn

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,705 miles

Nearside rear tyre, signs of cracking/splitting, recommend replace.

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating, recommend replace.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 19,684 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,176 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 ELX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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