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BN02 LNU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 LNU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 133,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 133,265 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leak from the brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner rack has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner rack has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 122,190 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 113,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes on underside slightly corroded

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 113,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes on underside slightly corroded

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,310 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded by rear flex hoses

both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both steering rack boots perished

connectors on number plate lamp bulb slightly corroded

offside door mirror has been taped

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limits on outer egde (step tyre)

rear exhaust box rubber mount badly perished and cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,310 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded by rear flex hoses

both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both steering rack boots perished

connectors on number plate lamp bulb slightly corroded

offside door mirror has been taped

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limits on outer egde (step tyre)

rear exhaust box rubber mount badly perished and cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,808 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust joint is badly corroded

exhaust back box rubber mount is deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded near rear axle

n/s/f wheel rim is slightly damaged on inner edge

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths are getting close to legal limit (1.6-2mm)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust joint is badly corroded

exhaust back box rubber mount is deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded near rear axle

n/s/f wheel rim is slightly damaged on inner edge

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths are getting close to legal limit (1.6-2mm)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,557 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,557 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,545 miles

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

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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BN02 LNU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver 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 BN02 LNU, 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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BN02 LNU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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