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BF02 YFJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,583 mi
Last recorded101,583 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 YFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre approx 3mm

Offside Front c.v gator has minor weep

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre approx 3mm

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

Offside Front c.v gator has minor weep

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 84,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,198 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 71,169 miles

4 x tyres cracking

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

movement in offside front shock top

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 71,169 miles

4 x tyres cracking

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

movement in offside front shock top

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 65,770 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 65,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 65,325 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 May 2010 64,729 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 64,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,682 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 56,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 47,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,345 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 YFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue 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 YFJ, 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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What year was BF02 YFJ registered?

BF02 YFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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