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BL02 LXJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

981,722 mi
Last recorded981,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 981,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 98,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,813 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,941 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 87,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,320 miles

High level lamp not working.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2012 79,320 miles

High level lamp not working.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,961 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 70,961 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both Front Brake Disc's are slightly pitted

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

Nearside Front Steering Arm has slight play at its fixings

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 67,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,859 miles

Scratches to screen.

Slight play in steering rack.

Washers weak.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,229 miles

scratches to screen

Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,208 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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BL02 LXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red 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 BL02 LXJ, 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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BL02 LXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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