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BJ52 CJU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,755 mi
Last recorded66,755 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 CJU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,755 miles

bonnet latch siezed

front anti roll bar bushers deteriorating

front brakes wearing low

general corrosion

suspension bushers splitting

wiper marks on screen

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet latch siezed

front anti roll bar bushers deteriorating

front brakes wearing low

general corrosion

suspension bushers splitting

wiper marks on screen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

bonnet catch seized

both front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing low and cuts to tyre wall

slight play in steering u/j

wheel rim damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

bonnet catch seized

both front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing low and cuts to tyre wall

slight play in steering u/j

wheel rim damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch sticking

servo rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch sticking

servo rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,222 miles

bonnet latch sticking

rear spring rusty

servo rusty

wiper marks in screen

Fail 30 Nov 2012 54,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet latch sticking

rear spring rusty

servo rusty

wiper marks in screen

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,237 miles

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

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

discs worn at front

washers partly blocked

Fail 1 Dec 2011 47,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

discs worn at front

washers partly blocked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,848 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 38,848 miles

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,271 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 36,271 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,657 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

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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BJ52 CJU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ52 CJU, 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 BJ52 CJU registered?

BJ52 CJU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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