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BW02 VZZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 VZZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 122,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

front brake application slighlty uneven

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

Fail 2 Feb 2015 122,793 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

front brake application slighlty uneven

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 116,505 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 116,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,718 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,335 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 102,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses poor

o/s/f shock mistting oil

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 95,614 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 90,469 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,099 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 79,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,775 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 VZZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VZZ, 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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BW02 VZZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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