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BW02 HFJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,971 mi
Last recorded129,971 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 129,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting is worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,632 miles

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

possible knock in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,973 miles

Slight exhaust blow from joint at rear of cat

Fail 4 Dec 2014 118,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp load self adjuster fittet to rear suspension linkage broken

Slight exhaust blow from joint at rear of cat

Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,957 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 111,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,711 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread limit

Cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Possible power stearing fault

Tracking should be checked

Fail 6 Dec 2012 103,711 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn close to tread limit

Cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Possible power stearing fault

Tracking should be checked

Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,389 miles

Corrosion on off side sill at front

Rear brake ballence poor

Fail 5 Dec 2011 93,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on off side sill at front

Rear brake ballence poor

Pass 20 Dec 2010 871,277 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on off side sill

Rear brake ballence poor

Fail 17 Dec 2010 87,127 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on off side sill

Rear brake ballence poor

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,302 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,303 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 53,377 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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BW02 HFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW02 HFJ, 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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What year was BW02 HFJ registered?

BW02 HFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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