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BN02 EJA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 119,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 112,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 105,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,391 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,741 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 67,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 63,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 55,372 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 55,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 46,525 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 46,458 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 39,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,126 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 36,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 32,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 22,466 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BN02 EJA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BN02 EJA, 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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What year was BN02 EJA registered?

BN02 EJA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is BN02 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 EJA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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