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BJ52 FUG

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,788 mi
Last recorded72,788 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 72,787 miles

Brake lever excessively worn handbrake lever insecure at mountings (1.1.15 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,504 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,443 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 59,345 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tread on offside and nearside rear tyres slightly distorted.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 54,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tread on offside and nearside rear tyres slightly distorted.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,974 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 45,546 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Dec 2012 45,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,508 miles

air bag light on. o/s/f top strut mount. o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge also nail in tread

Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,508 miles

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

air bag light on. o/s/f top strut mount. o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge also nail in tread

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,849 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight noise from steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2011 29,849 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight noise from steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,956 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,824 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 15,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 10,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 8,904 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 FUG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

BJ52 FUG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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