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BF02 NWJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,418 mi
Last recorded95,418 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,418 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,104 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 86,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,494 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,405 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 73,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,937 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside steering rack boot starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box rubber mounting starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,350 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 53,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,370 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,392 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,169 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 25,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NWJ, 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 NWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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