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BF02 YFG

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,975 mi
Last recorded68,975 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 68,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,864 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 66,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 65,448 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 65,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,929 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 62,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,436 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 59,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,800 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 57,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,195 miles

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

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

engine missfire

rear exhaust mtg split still supporting exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,336 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,335 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,618 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,725 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,393 miles

Metal protective cover for ecu wiring loose and chattering.

Nail in nearside frony tyre.

Nearside front tyre scrubing on outside edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 32,393 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Metal protective cover for ecu wiring loose and chattering.

Nail in nearside frony tyre.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre scrubing on outside edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,274 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 YFG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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