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BT02 VJJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,273 mi
Last recorded113,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VJJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 113,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 100,888 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 94,842 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 94,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 86,058 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 86,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 76,907 miles

high level stop not working

Fail 19 May 2009 67,487 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 67,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 61,448 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 61,448 miles

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

high leval stop lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2007 50,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 50,688 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 41,456 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 41,456 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT02 VJJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VJJ, 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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BT02 VJJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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