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BN02 YFV

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,738 mi
Last recorded101,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,655 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 98,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 94,950 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 94,948 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,729 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 89,703 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,841 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,503 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,093 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,400 miles

2 X Child seats fitted new o/s and n/s rear

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

N/S/F Tyre pressure low

Noise from steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,967 miles

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

Oil leaks from engine

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,967 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leaks from engine

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 17,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,132 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 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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