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BT02 TNU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 TNU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 132,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp unit deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp unit deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front abs ring corroded/deteriorated

Offside Front abs ring corroded/deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust bracket rubber broken bracket sat in cage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,544 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 132,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake discs are corroded slightly

both front outer cv joint ABS rings are split

both front seats do not tilt

Fail 22 Jan 2020 131,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake discs are corroded slightly

both front outer cv joint ABS rings are split

both front seats do not tilt

Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 128,143 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,312 miles

Both front seats backs do no not realise to gain access to rear

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear seats ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 124,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Both front seats backs do no not realise to gain access to rear

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear seats ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,399 miles

Oil leak Excessive ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 118,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Oil leak Excessive ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,494 miles

eml on

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 101,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,469 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,023 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play both front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,933 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 48,933 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,790 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 41,787 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,815 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 37,810 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 33,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,589 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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BT02 TNU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT02 TNU, 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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BT02 TNU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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