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BF02 NXU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 90,205 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 88,500 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,500 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,575 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,519 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R seat belt inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,589 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 77,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2011 71,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,216 miles

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 108,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,572 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 96,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,304 miles

Front tyres becoming low, wearing on edges,2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, recommend wheel alignment.

Parking brake lever, stiff in operation, recommend further inspection.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 71,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front tyres becoming low, wearing on edges, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, recommend wheel alignment.

Parking brake lever, stiff in operation, recommend further investigation.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,616 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 54,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 NXU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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