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BN02 SZW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,988 mi
Last recorded74,988 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 SZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,988 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

back box exhuast ruber mount deteoreted

engine worning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,988 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

back box exhuast ruber mount deteoreted

engine worning light on

Fail 17 May 2013 63,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 63,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,835 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,672 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 51,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,315 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,635 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 40,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,360 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,301 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 30,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,092 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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BN02 SZW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BN02 SZW, 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 BN02 SZW registered?

BN02 SZW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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