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BJ52 FDX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FDX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 156,038 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 156,018 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 143,321 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 143,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 130,832 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 130,395 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 117,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 117,983 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 105,671 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 105,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 89,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,701 miles

near side front wheel damaged †2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2007 82,701 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine mangement light on †near side front wheel rim damaged †2 screws in near side rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,955 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,831 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 FDX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

BJ52 FDX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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