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BJ02 LVT

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 136,157 miles

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

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

air bag on - and off during test- need investigate.

nearside front c.v gaiter cracking- seping grease, should replace.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,684 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Poor repair to nearside rear sill

Rear exhaust mount excessively deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Slight blow from centre exhaust section

Travel in handbrake

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

poor repair to nearside rear sill

rear exhaust mount excessively deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

slight blow from centre exhaust section

travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Nov 2011 107,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,875 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 93,875 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 81,257 miles

n/s mirror glass missing.

Both front wipers split.

Front number plate slightly cracked and discoloured.

Fail 21 May 2009 81,257 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front wipers split.

Front number plate slightly cracked and discoloured.

n/s mirror glass missing.

Pass 27 May 2008 71,317 miles

n/s tyre wearing on outer edge and side wall damaged ;o/s rear tyre near limit ;n/s side damaged

Fail 22 May 2008 71,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s tyre wearing on outer edge and side wall damaged ;o/s rear tyre near limit ;n/s side damaged

Pass 14 May 2007 60,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 46,784 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 46,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 LVT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

BJ02 LVT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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