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BJ52 FTU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,028 mi
Last recorded85,028 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,089 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,969 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,647 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS CORRODED

Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,647 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,101 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS CORRODED / DEFACED

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,077 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 57,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,191 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 50,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,006 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,528 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FTU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

BJ52 FTU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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