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BT02 UEJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

152,587 mi
Last recorded152,587 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,587 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 152,587 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 145,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 129,643 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,043 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 121,043 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint off side front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 108,536 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 108,536 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side front (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rub mark in front windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rub mark in front windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,392 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,390 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f headlight poor image

Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,499 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

abs lamp stays on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near-side and off-side front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2011 74,053 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near-side and off-side front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,428 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 69,005 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,449 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 59,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in nsf top strut mount

slight movement in nsf wheel

slight roughness in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,570 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 5 Jul 2008 51,509 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 43,660 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,475 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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BT02 UEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BT02 UEJ, 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 BT02 UEJ registered?

BT02 UEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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