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BF02 ZWL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center stop light not working

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,144 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

underbody and components rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2019 68,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

underbody and components rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,851 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leak

play in steering rack inner rack ends

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres small side wall cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,051 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 58,051 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,931 miles

O/S/R Wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated -- no play in bearing --

Fail 9 Apr 2011 46,931 miles

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

O/S/R Wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated -- no play in bearing --

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,146 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 31,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,509 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

Fail 22 Feb 2006 23,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre on limit

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 ZWL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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