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BJ52 YCU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 92,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 92,372 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,851 miles

Front ABS Target rings corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,139 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner driveshaft boot clip broken

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner driveshaft boot clip broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 86,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner driveshaft boot clip broken

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner driveshaft boot clip broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,221 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,220 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,321 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,772 miles

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

Front Inner brake discs faces in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Inner brake discs faces in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre brake light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2013 69,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,394 miles

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

eye level brake light inopp

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,384 miles

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

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

eye level brake light inopp

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,589 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 65,587 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,250 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,782 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,896 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 46,894 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,800 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,800 miles

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Fail 26 Oct 2006 25,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,552 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 YCU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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