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BN02 JAU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 114,061 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 114,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle to the o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 107,118 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 107,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 98,328 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 98,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 92,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 86,916 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2014 86,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

snow tyres fitted to both front wheels

Fail 4 Apr 2012 78,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

snow tyres fitted to both front wheels

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,130 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from oil sensor area

Pass 2 Apr 2010 66,495 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,791 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 50,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front anti roll bar links starting to perish

slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 35,481 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 JAU 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 56.5%.

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 BN02 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

BN02 JAU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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