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BJ02 UMB

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,748 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated/ fogged

heavy oil leak under engine bay

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,693 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated/ fogged

heavy oil leak under engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rubber deteriorated

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in rack arms

Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rubber deteriorated

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in rack arms

Pass 14 May 2012 58,553 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 11 May 2012 58,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs slightly worn

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,592 miles

O/S/Rear tyre starting to perish.

Oil leak

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/Rear tyre starting to perish.

Oil leak

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 11 May 2010 48,272 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside

o/s/r tyre spliting and cracking tread

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,058 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,595 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 32,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,113 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 27,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 UMB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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