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BJ52 UPD

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,118 mi
Last recorded71,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UPD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,118 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

nearside steering rack boor deteriorating

screen scratched

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,169 miles

nearside steering rack boot deteriorationg

screen scratched

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,169 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside steering rack boot deteriorationg

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

screen scratched

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,773 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,853 miles

brakes squeaking

noise coming from passenger rear wheel when rotated

Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,847 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brakes squeaking

noise coming from passenger rear wheel when rotated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 41,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,994 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 36,991 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,644 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,644 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,470 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,470 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,955 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,533 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 14,533 miles

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

handbrake requires adjusting

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 UPD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 November 2002.

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