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BG02 TXU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,326 mi
Last recorded101,326 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

headlights foggy

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,577 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 97,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp securing pin corroded to excess (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable rod end wear (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp securing pin corroded to excess (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable rod end wear (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,141 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,983 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 82,983 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,303 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,208 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 74,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 65,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,006 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 55,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,199 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 28,199 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn uneven, recommend check/adjust wheel alignment.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 22,103 miles

front pads beccoming low

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 TXU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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