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BP02 NLV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,327 mi
Last recorded152,327 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 NLV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 152,327 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 152,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 148,220 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 148,220 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 138,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 138,286 miles

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light remains on.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light remains on.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,902 miles

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

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

air bag light remains on.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 80,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

air bag light remains on.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 28 Aug 2010 80,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

air bag light remains on.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,867 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light remains on.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,026 miles

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

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

air bag light remains on.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,999 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

air bag light remains on.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,905 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,856 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

hand brake lever loose. †windscreen scratched. †oil leak inner drive shaft nearside. †front bumper damaged. †

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NLV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP02 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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