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CA02 NBJ

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 NBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 120,790 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside steering rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2016 120,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside steering rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Fail 11 May 2015 112,368 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated.

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

Pass 11 May 2015 112,368 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated.

Pass 19 May 2014 101,775 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 18 May 2013 91,423 miles

oil leak

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 18 May 2013 91,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 8 May 2012 84,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2011 81,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 80,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 73,170 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 73,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2009 64,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 64,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,644 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)

a slight noise in both raer wheel bearings

slight play in both front track rodends

Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,643 miles

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

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)

a slight noise in both raer wheel bearings

slight play in both front track rodends

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,247 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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CA02 NBJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA02 NBJ, 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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CA02 NBJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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