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BG02 FHJ

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,873 mi
Last recorded61,873 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,873 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 61,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,817 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,761 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 52,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,398 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 43,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2011 40,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,262 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,414 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 21,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,643 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,643 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 15,544 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 12,644 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 FHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHJ, 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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What year was BG02 FHJ registered?

BG02 FHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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