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BN02 MXA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,523 mi
Last recorded114,523 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 MXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 114,523 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp, stop lamp & fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along rear axle in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 112,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,834 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights deteriated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mounting split (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,022 miles

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jan 2016 95,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 85,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,374 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,380 miles

handbrake operation stiff

rear exhaust rubber mounting cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

slight wear front discs

slight wear in power steering rack

small cracks on outer sidewall offside rear tyre

small stone chip front windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,380 miles

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

handbrake operation stiff

rear exhaust rubber mounting cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

slight wear front discs

slight wear in power steering rack

small cracks on outer sidewall offside rear tyre

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,986 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,873 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,910 miles

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

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

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 MXA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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