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BF02 YFR

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,434 mi
Last recorded71,434 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight play macpherson strut mounting

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight play macpherson strut mounting

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight play macpherson strut mounting

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight play macpherson strut mounting

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 70,939 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play nearside and offside front suspension macpherson strut top mountings

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight play nearside + offside front suspension strutt top mountings

Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment long travel + insecure to body (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight play nearside + offside front suspension strutt top mountings

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,355 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 70,341 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,607 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,924 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 35,878 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 35,878 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 33,060 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 33,060 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 29,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,516 miles

o/s/r seat belt not working. †front brake pads low. †

Fail 16 Mar 2006 26,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r seat belt not working. †front brake pads low. †

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 YFR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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