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BJ52 FBD

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,527 mi
Last recorded78,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FBD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,527 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,598 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,279 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/r tyre has perished around the sidewalls

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/r tyre has perished around the sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,801 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust clamp corroded,rear mount perishing

osr tyre perishing

rear number plate deteriorated,recommend replacement

spare tyre pressure low

tailgate catch loose/bolt missing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 60,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust clamp corroded,rear mount perishing

osr tyre perishing

rear number plate deteriorated,recommend replacement

spare tyre pressure low

tailgate catch loose/bolt missing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,068 miles

rear no. plate a little dirty

Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear no. plate a little dirty

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,799 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front & rear number plates discoloured

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front & rear number plates discoloured

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,373 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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BJ52 FBD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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