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BG02 NHM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,796 mi
Last recorded148,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NHM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 148,796 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

The nearside rear tyre is more than twelve years old and the offside rear more than fourteen

The offside front tyre is right on the legal tread depth limits

The offside rear brake pipe has two areas of corrosion where it is clipped

Fail 26 Jun 2015 148,796 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

At the time of test the coolant level was very low

Both rear coil springs are corroded

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

The Hazard light switch is fualty but held in using cardboard

The nearside rear tyre is more than twelve years old and the offside rear more than fourteen

The offside front tyre is right on the legal tread depth limits

The offside rear brake pipe has two areas of corrosion where it is clipped

Pass 30 Jun 2014 141,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,793 miles

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

Oil leak

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

o/s/r and o/s/f coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 134,788 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

o/s/r and o/s/f coil springs corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 127,389 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 127,389 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 118,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,066 miles

airbag light on

child seat fitted to n/s/r so unable to check seat belt

n/s/r wheel buckled

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

slight brake bind from o/s/f

slight play in both front track rods

Fail 31 May 2010 110,066 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

airbag light on

child seat fitted to n/s/r so unable to check seat belt

n/s/r wheel buckled

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

slight brake bind from o/s/f

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 6 May 2009 100,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 93,275 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 20 May 2008 93,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 83,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 83,250 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2006 72,193 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 NHM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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