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BL02 MDJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,407 mi
Last recorded122,407 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 MDJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,407 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 8 Jan 2020 122,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 116,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 108,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,075 miles

long handbrake lever travel

n/s headlight aim slightly poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2016 96,074 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

long handbrake lever travel

n/s headlight aim slightly poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,378 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 84,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,395 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,395 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,196 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,324 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth3mm check often

Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,006 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,003 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,569 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,569 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,972 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,342 miles

.... † † both rear tyres 3mm of tread at lowest point

Fail 1 Oct 2007 26,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

.... † † both rear tyres 3mm of tread at lowest point

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,748 miles

Nearside Front 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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BL02 MDJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BL02 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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