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BP02 FPE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,756 mi
Last recorded130,756 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 130,734 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,700 miles

Exhaust is leaking at the centre section

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s wheel bearing has play to the limit

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in nsf tyre

nsr tyre in poor condition (perrishing between tread)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 121,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering retaining device insecure nsf track rod end to steering rack end lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

cut in nsf tyre

nsr tyre in poor condition (perrishing between tread)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in nsf tyre

nsr tyre in poor condition (perrishing between tread)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant cap missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,228 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,223 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 100,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,953 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 77,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,811 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,811 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 56,597 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,499 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

brake pipe from off side rear hose corroded

near side front tyre worn

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 9 Apr 2010 49,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

brake pipe from off side rear hose corroded

near side front tyre worn

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,262 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,261 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,198 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,144 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 28,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BP02 FPE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BP02 FPE, 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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BP02 FPE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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