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BJ02 LVC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,935 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 97,935 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 87,221 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 87,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 81,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,528 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 77,526 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,523 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 46,500 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,675 miles

o/s/f coil spring broken but its still sat in cup

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,552 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,762 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,465 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,316 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 LVC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BJ02 LVC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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