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BJ52 ULA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,710 mi
Last recorded51,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ULA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,710 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 51,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 45,438 miles

Front shocker at o/s leaking oil

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,161 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2022 42,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Headlight lenses faded

Piece missing of o/s front abs ring

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 42,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Won’t adjust headlight reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,919 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge & approaching wear bars

Fail 27 Jan 2020 41,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge & approaching wear bars

Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,176 miles

Brake discs pitted

Headlamp lenses faded

Rear axle front bushes splitting

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,272 miles

Rear axle bushes o/s & n/s becoming unbonded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,051 miles

Rear axle bushes cracking.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 35,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

offside windscreen wiper blade split

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light illuminated

both front brake discs corroded

engine management light illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,744 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light illuminated

both front brake discs corroded

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,195 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,195 miles

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

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2009 28,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,605 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,219 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 21,219 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,593 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 ULA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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