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BJ52 FFN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,628 mi
Last recorded97,628 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,628 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,147 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,147 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,544 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2015 71,544 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,948 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,932 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 58,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,333 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,555 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,609 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,815 miles

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

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

Bonnett catch stiff, secondary catch not working.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,521 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,626 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 25,183 miles

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

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

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

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 FFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

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

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