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BJ52 YZY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,601 mi
Last recorded81,601 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,601 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,528 miles

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

Oil leak

steel spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,068 miles

Exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 2-3mm of tread

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

Front of sub-frame slightly damaged

Passenger side rear tyre has cracks forming on inner shoulder and worn down to 2-3mm of tread

Screenwashers poor

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Slight oil leak

Suspect noise from timing belt area

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,771 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,240 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,240 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,585 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 35,585 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 31,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs wearing & corroding on edges,pads not checked

front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre wearing outer egde

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,976 miles

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs wearing & corroding on edges,pads not checked

front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre wearing outer egde

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,987 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 YZY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YZY, 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 YZY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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