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BJ02 FCV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,701 mi
Last recorded75,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 75,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,827 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,710 miles

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

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated. Near side front A.B.S. exciter ring cracked.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,900 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seat belt release buttons sticking slightly. wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,049 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 53,049 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,425 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,425 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,226 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,825 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,220 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 FCV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

BJ02 FCV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 2002.

Is BJ02 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 FCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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