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BT51 JZJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 JZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 100,827 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front shock absorbers corroded

glow plug light on dashboard

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,827 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front shock absorbers corroded

glow plug light on dashboard

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,348 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

engine light on dash

front wiper blades worn and split

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre flat spotted tread face

oil level below minimum

rear exhaust back box mounting worn/weak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 99,348 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers corroded

engine light on dash

front wiper blades worn and split

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre flat spotted tread face

oil level below minimum

rear exhaust back box mounting worn/weak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alternator drive belt noisy opperation

battery insecure

engine light on dash

nearside front non obligatory door mirror damaged

no coolant/water in expansion bottle

no oil showing on dipstick

Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alternator drive belt noisy opperation

battery insecure

engine light on dash

nearside front non obligatory door mirror damaged

no coolant/water in expansion bottle

no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,849 miles

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

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

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

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

glow plug warning lamp permanentley illuminated suggesting electrical problem

oil level low oil appears burnt and sludged recommend oil and filter change

Fail 22 Feb 2012 94,849 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

glow plug warning lamp permanentley illuminated suggesting electrical problem

oil level low oil appears burnt and sludged recommend oil and filter change

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,774 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine light on dash

oil and filter change carried out before MOT due to water in oil (oil contaminated)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 92,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine light on dash

oil and filter change carried out before MOT due to water in oil (oil contaminated)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,180 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,865 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 70,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,034 miles

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 13 Feb 2008 58,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,852 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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BT51 JZJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BT51 JZJ, 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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BT51 JZJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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