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BG02 FGZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,301 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,393 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 101,366 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 93,395 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 87,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,480 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 83,429 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2010 73,764 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 73,728 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 65,651 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 65,648 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 50,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,067 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 26,879 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 26,681 miles

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

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 FGZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FGZ, 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 FGZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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