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BJ52 YEC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,396 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,676 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,503 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 100,493 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,226 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 14 Nov 2013 88,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusting

front and rear number plates fading

side to side movement handbrake lever

Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut o/s/r tyre tread

exhaust rusting

front and rear number plates fading

side to side movement

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut o/s/r tyre tread

front number plate fading

handbrake lever has side to side movement

rear fog light tell tale flickers on when other lights are opperated

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cut o/s/r tyre tread

front brake discs worn very thin

front number plate fading

handbrake lever has side to side movement

rear fog light tell tale flickers on when other lights are opperated

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,819 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhuast mounting deteriorating.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 73,819 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhuast mounting deteriorating.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 66,339 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

scratches on screen

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 50,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,189 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 36,189 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,608 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 YEC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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