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BG02 FFP

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,252 mi
Last recorded104,252 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,252 miles

both front tyres very close to limit and heavily scrubbed on inner shoulders

metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded

n/s mirror lens missing

play in both strut tops

various marks to body & wheels

Fail 2 Nov 2013 104,252 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front tyres very close to limit and heavily scrubbed on inner shoulders

front brake pads very low

metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded

n/s mirror lens missing

play in both strut tops

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in o/s track rod end

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,172 miles

alloy wheels damaged

o/s seat fails to fold

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

oil residue around engine

rear coil springs corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2012 748,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

alloy wheels damaged

o/s seat fails to fold

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,854 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,849 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,334 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,622 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 FFP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG02 FFP, 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 FFP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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