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BJ02 LWN

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,799 mi
Last recorded109,799 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 LWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 109,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 109,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,579 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 97,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,556 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag lights on e m lights on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,467 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

air bag lights on e m lights on

bonnet safty catch seized

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,915 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads aprox' 3mm and front brake discs slightly deteriorated inner surface....

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,877 miles

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

engine management light is on and vehicle only just passed emission test

inner faces of both front brake discs are corroding and discs are lipped

n/s/f tyre is cracking in tread area

o/s/r tyre is cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,839 miles

coolant low.

engine oil low.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.

offside rear & nearside rear axle bushes seperating from bonding.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 42,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

coolant low.

engine oil low.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.

offside rear & nearside rear axle bushes seperating from bonding.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,695 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 LWN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black 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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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