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BJ52 YLX

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,243 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s steering gator splitting

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,014 miles

n/s/f headlight poor image

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,794 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 70,794 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic engine cover loose and rattling.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 65,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic engine cover loose and rattling.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak off front of engine?

slight play in o/s front steering rack arm.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak off front of engine?

slight play in o/s front steering rack arm.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on, service light on?

Fail 8 Nov 2010 56,741 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on, service light on?

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,055 miles

air bag light on dash

o/s/f cv boot slightly insecure cable tied on (old clip still on joint)

slight damadge to front screen,

slight movement in n/s/f top suspension bush,

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,340 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,340 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 41,289 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 35,328 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 YLX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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