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BU02 PBZ

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,861 mi
Last recorded101,861 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 PBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 101,861 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 101,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear circuit from master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Rear chassis legs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 64,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015
Fail 4 Apr 2015

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,328 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 105,281 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,702 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 PBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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