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BF02 LBZ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,584 mi
Last recorded74,584 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,584 miles

N/S/F track rod end has slight play when vehicle lifted off ground

Nearside sill has slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf track rod end has play when vehicle weight off of the ground, but no play under load

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,977 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 67,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,759 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 56,762 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,207 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 259,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,172 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 43,172 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,208 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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BF02 LBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BF02 LBZ, 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 BF02 LBZ registered?

BF02 LBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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