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BJ52 LJX

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,531 mi
Last recorded102,531 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,531 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front wipers smearing

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,451 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside body damaged

rear exhaust rubber defective

rear tyres cracked and perished

rear seat bench missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,472 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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,002 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,000 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 77,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to outer sills.

Fail 20 May 2010 77,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 22 May 2009 73,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,183 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 64,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs lipped

front discs warped slightly

nearside rear tyre feathuring on inner edge

offside front tyre has numerous cuts to sidewall

offside rear tyre punctured and feathuring

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,809 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 56,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,605 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 55,605 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 46,128 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 LJX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJX, 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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BJ52 LJX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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