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BJ52 YGE

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YGE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 120,803 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 120,802 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,248 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

NS sill damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,161 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 109,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,330 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,116 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 83,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 83,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,675 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 50,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,593 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,068 miles

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

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

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,777 miles

very slight play in steering. †rear number plate showing signs of water ingress.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,448 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 20,448 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,713 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 YGE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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