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BU02 BZM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,885 mi
Last recorded91,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 BZM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,885 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,967 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 83,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,540 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,540 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 54,490 miles

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

bonnet catch is stiff

nearside rear service and parking brake could work better

nearside wiper blade is split

Fail 19 Nov 2011 54,490 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch is stiff

nearside rear service and parking brake could work better

nearside wiper blade is split

Fail 4 Dec 2010 53,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch is stiff

Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,098 miles

bonnet catch is stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,699 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 51,699 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 42,892 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,196 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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BU02 BZM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BU02 BZM, 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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BU02 BZM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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