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BG02 MXZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,439 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 79,444 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,821 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 72,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,263 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 66,222 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,777 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside front top shock absorber mount

Pass 23 May 2017 56,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 56,404 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 53,471 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 53,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,816 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 50,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,446 miles

advise- centre section exhaust clamp thin & corrodded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,446 miles

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

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

advise- centre section exhaust clamp thin & corrodded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,672 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise - srs light came on briefly - contact under drivers seat at fault

Fail 5 Jul 2013 45,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise - srs light came on briefly - contact under drivers seat at fault

Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,748 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,523 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,887 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,243 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 MXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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