MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads & discs worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B3 SMH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B3 SMH, 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 B3 SMH registered?
B3 SMH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2002.
Is B3 SMH safe to buy?
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