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BJ52 FAO

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,490 mi
Last recorded69,490 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,667 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,666 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 65,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,187 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,067 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f washer jet has 1 of its 2 jets blocked but still provides sufficent fluid to clear the windscreen

advise slight play in o/s/f inner rack end

Fail 3 Oct 2011 62,066 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f washer jet has 1 of its 2 jets blocked but still provides sufficent fluid to clear the windscreen

advise slight play in o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,404 miles

chip in screen

rear wiper split

slight play in nearside front top shock mount

slight play in offside steering tierod

Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

front brake discs worn scored & pitted

handbrake high

rear wiper split

slight play in nearside front top shock mount

slight play in offside steering tierod

Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,405 miles

offside wiper blade, condition

Fail 6 Oct 2007 37,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade, condition

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,233 miles

offside front and both rear tyres low 3mm 175/65r14t

Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,099 miles

nearside front inner c.v gaitor is leaking oil.

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 FAO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ52 FAO, 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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BJ52 FAO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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