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BT02 UEA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2014 118,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damaged to n/s and o/s front sills

possible electric steering problem ??

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 3 wiperblades splitting on ends

Fail 10 Jul 2013 110,017 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 3 wiperblades splitting on ends

Fail 20 Jul 2012 109,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both head lamps deteriorated but still showing clear image

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

offside obligatory mirror damaged but stil shows clear view to rear

offside wiper blade torn but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both head lamps deteriorated but still showing clear image

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

offside obligatory mirror damaged but stil shows clear view to rear

offside wiper blade torn but still clearing screen

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 105,357 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,243 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,259 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 40,972 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 UEA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT02 UEA, 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 UEA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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