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BJ52 YJA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,806 mi
Last recorded96,806 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

hi-level stop light is not working

nearside front sidelight is dim

Fail 18 Apr 2015 96,764 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

hi-level stop light is not working

nearside front sidelight is dim

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever is slightly loose

hi-level stop light is not working

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,065 miles

handbrake lever is slightly loose

hi-level stop light is not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,790 miles

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

hand-brake lever has slight side-to-side movement

hi-level stop light is not working

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,012 miles

coolant level is low and leaking

hi-level stop light is not working

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,971 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

coolant level is low and leaking

hi-level stop light is not working

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,475 miles

o/s/r door does not open from inside or out,oil leaks,n/s/f wheel trim damaged.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,465 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

o/s/r door does not open from inside or out,oil leaks,n/s/f wheel trim damaged.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,454 miles

rear number plate starting to fade,o/s/r door does not open,slight play in both front top shock mounts,screw in o/s/f tyre,both rear tyres wearing close to limits.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate starting to fade,o/s/r door does not open,slight play in both front top shock mounts,screw in o/s/f tyre,both rear tyres wearing close to limits.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,510 miles

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

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

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 YJA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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