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BJ52 UTM

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,220 mi
Last recorded134,220 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 134,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jun 2015 117,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front track rod inner has slight play

Pass 19 May 2014 106,584 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 106,552 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 101,096 miles

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

both beam patterns poor

both front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

both front wipers in poor condition

n/s side repeater lens missing

scratch on windscreen

Fail 21 May 2013 101,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both beam patterns poor

both front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

both front wipers in poor condition

n/s side repeater lens missing

scratch on windscreen

Pass 12 May 2012 97,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 97,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 94,429 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber weak

wipers in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2011 94,360 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber weak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2010 91,284 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perished

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 12 May 2010 91,179 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber perrished

slight corrosion & wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 May 2009 87,806 miles

front brake pads appear low

handbrake lever feels slightly rough

rear exhaust rubber mount starting to perrish

slight play in o/s of stearing rack

Pass 21 May 2008 81,358 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 81,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 72,738 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 72,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 57,112 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 57,109 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 UTM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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