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BF02 LFT

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 121,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak head gasket ()

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,922 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak- sump area

Fail 23 Sep 2015 114,901 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak- sump area

Pass 16 Aug 2014 107,457 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,194 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,194 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,706 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm - tiny lift in bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm - tiny lift in bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,336 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,641 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,185 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 LFT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF02 LFT, 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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BF02 LFT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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