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AU02 BGY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,729 mi
Last recorded93,729 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 BGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,178 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,174 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front ABS sensor wire insecure

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,739 miles

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

n/s/f abs wiring insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/f abs wiring insecure

bonnet secondry latch inop

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,305 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet insecure on main catch

Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,746 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,385 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/side front disc appears badly warped causing an unevan brake application.

O/side rear tyre worn close to wear bars and under inflated.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,201 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet handle faulty

o/s seat tilt faulty

Fail 29 Sep 2009 63,201 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet handle faulty

n/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s seat tilt faulty

Fail 1 Oct 2008 50,665 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,665 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,215 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 BGY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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