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BL02 NXU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 NXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,114 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 87,114 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 87,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 76,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,606 miles

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,830 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 59,677 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 59,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 49,771 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,446 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 33,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

bumper insecure

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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BL02 NXU 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 52.9%.

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 BL02 NXU, 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 BL02 NXU registered?

BL02 NXU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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