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BJ52 FTV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,734 mi
Last recorded69,734 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,734 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,664 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 60,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,655 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n\s\f tyre sisewall perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,655 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n\s\f tyre sisewall perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,166 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,164 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 34,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,123 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nsr osr tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,316 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 17,311 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 FTV 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 52.9%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

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

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