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BF02 LXW

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,533 mi
Last recorded123,533 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LXW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,533 miles

Coil spring corroded x4, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted x4.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In wishbone., (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor pick up ring, on driveshaft joint, cracked/corroded and worn, but ABS light not on. (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split slightly, and misting grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV joint worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Breaking up badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S lens deteriorated, and starting to affect light output/image quality. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm, and unevenly worn, on inner edge badly. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer support mounting broken up, in rubber section, temp repair done, but secure.

Road wheel slightly distorted x4.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,166 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox stabilizer link deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox stabilizer link deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,611 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox stabilizer link deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox stabilizer link deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,348 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,466 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,785 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wiper split.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wiper split.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,161 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,555 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 63,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,088 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 42,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,257 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 LXW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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