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BJ52 YJB

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YJB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 102,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 102,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,140 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,595 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 74,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,024 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,645 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 70,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,848 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 52,411 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 52,410 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 YJB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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