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BJ02 EXA

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

61,395 mi
Last recorded61,395 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,395 miles

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

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

major engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,395 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar rubber deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,419 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leaks

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leaks

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

rear wiper worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiperblde worn

Fail 24 Apr 2014 46,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiperblde worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,954 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,779 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,779 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,932 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 33,932 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,936 miles

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

oil leak

rear wiper blade

Fail 11 Mar 2010 26,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

rear wiper blade

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,988 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 15,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,184 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 EXA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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