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AU02 BCZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,459 mi
Last recorded131,459 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 BCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 131,459 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

rear exhaust hanger rubber broken up sitting on metal frame

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 125,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 119,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,837 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,641 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2010 95,384 miles

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

N/S REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY H/BRAKE LEVER RACHET STICKY WHEN RELEASING

WIPERS SMOGING SLIGHTLY

Pass 21 Feb 2009 92,020 miles

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

N/S WHEEL CAP SHAPE EDGE

Fail 19 Feb 2009 92,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S WHEEL CAP SHAPE EDGE

Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 84,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,450 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 76,439 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,724 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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AU02 BCZ 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 62.5%.

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 AU02 BCZ, 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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AU02 BCZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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