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BJ02 ESU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ESU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,192 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 105,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,345 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,842 miles

advise engine oil leak.

advise high level brake light inop.

advise osr tyre low in tread .

advise slight blow on exhaust.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,842 miles

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

advise engine oil leak.

advise high level brake light inop.

advise osr tyre low in tread .

advise slight blow on exhaust.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,932 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 78,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

air bag fault warning light illuminated

centre exhaust has a slight blow

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links bushes splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,338 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,325 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,071 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 ESU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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