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BV02 LHJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,475 mi
Last recorded105,475 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 105,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 105,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 97,284 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 97,284 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer support rubber split but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 16 May 2011 89,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

Fail 16 May 2011 89,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 80,059 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 75,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 75,022 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 66,734 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,638 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 52,981 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 41,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 29,414 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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BV02 LHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV02 LHJ, 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 BV02 LHJ registered?

BV02 LHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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