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BJ52 FTN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,284 mi
Last recorded64,284 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,048 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2011 48,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,108 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Feb 2010 44,108 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,952 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 37,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,191 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 32,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,001 miles

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

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 FTN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

BJ52 FTN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ52 FTN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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