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BJ52 UJZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,760 mi
Last recorded140,760 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 140,760 miles

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,632 miles

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

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

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

both sides front disc(s) worn and pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2011 124,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front disc(s) worn and pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 101,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front reluctor ring cracked

rear exhaust mounting spliting

scratch mark on screen

slightly uneven wear nearside rear tyre and also 2mm

staining on servo

Fail 8 Mar 2010 101,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

staining on servo

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front reluctor ring cracked

rear exhaust mounting spliting

scratch mark on screen

slightly uneven wear nearside rear tyre and also 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

bonnet release catch seizing advise lubrication

front wheel alignment appears to require adjustment

nearside front wheel trim fouling tyre valve

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

nearside rear wing and rear bumper damaged

offside front wiper blade rubber split

rear silencer exhaust mounting perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 82,936 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

bonnet release catch seizing advise lubrication

front wheel alignment appears to require adjustment

nearside front wheel trim fouling tyre valve

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

nearside rear wing and rear bumper damaged

offside front wiper blade rubber split

rear silencer exhaust mounting perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,562 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,562 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,823 miles

Front panel has been replace but not undersealed.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Paint peeling on brake servo no leak when tested †possible fluid has been over filled at some time.

Slight cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,823 miles

Front panel has been replace but not undersealed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Paint peeling on brake servo no leak when tested †possible fluid has been over filled at some time.

Slight cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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BJ52 UJZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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