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BG02 FDC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,871 mi
Last recorded118,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FDC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 118,871 miles

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

Strong advise: play in offside steering rack arm

battery insecure

edges worn offside front tyre

front anti roll bar bushes worn

hand brake lever notchy

nearside front tyre right on legal limit

rear exhaust rubber split out

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 5 Jun 2012 118,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Strong advise: play in offside steering rack arm

battery insecure

edges worn offside front tyre

front anti roll bar bushes worn

hand brake lever notchy

nearside front tyre right on legal limit

rear exhaust rubber split out

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 31 May 2011 109,343 miles

Offside front tyre getting low

Rear exhaust rubber split and very worn

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

nearside front wheel distorted

play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2010 100,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Fail 7 Jun 2010 100,262 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Pass 8 Jun 2009 92,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 87,748 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 87,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 73,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 58,944 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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BG02 FDC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG02 FDC, 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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BG02 FDC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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