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BF02 LXZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,671 mi
Last recorded82,671 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure.

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,758 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,758 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 73,943 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,684 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 62,684 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,743 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 LXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 LXZ registered?

BF02 LXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is BF02 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 LXZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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