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BN02 TLZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 125,556 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 125,544 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,991 miles

alternator belt heavily perished

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front seats won't tilt

rear exhaust mount perished and split

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in steering rack

wipers poor

Pass 17 May 2017 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fan belt getting old

Fail 17 May 2017 116,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fan belt getting old

Pass 4 May 2016 104,968 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror crack

Nearside poor headlight beam image

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

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 4 May 2016 104,963 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror crack

Nearside poor headlight beam image

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

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,803 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axel bushes seperating

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,571 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axel bushes seperating

Pass 7 May 2013 61,150 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 61,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2012 49,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 41,825 miles

n/side h/light dipped beam reflector detteriated

o/side rear tyre getting towards wair markers

Pass 4 May 2010 40,909 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 40,909 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread low and tread badly perished and split.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,311 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 19,665 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,231 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 TLZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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