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BV02 LFJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 LFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,192 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,917 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,662 miles

airbag and serv lights are on

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread and outer side wall cut

offside front tyre inner side wall cut

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 31 May 2012 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

airbag and serv lights are on

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread and outer side wall cut

offside front tyre inner side wall cut

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 May 2011 78,031 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 78,031 miles

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

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2010 72,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 8 May 2008 59,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads low n/s/f wheel damage n/s/f tyre cuts in outer wall

Pass 8 May 2008 59,125 miles

front pads low n/s/f wheel damage n/s/f tyre cuts in outer wall

Pass 8 May 2007 52,393 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 52,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES 175/65/14

Pass 12 May 2006 43,300 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 43,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BV02 LFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV02 LFJ, 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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BV02 LFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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