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FB02 JXR

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,758 mi
Last recorded99,758 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 JXR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,758 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

front number plate deteriorated

offside and nearside front sills to floor deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

front number plate deteriorated

offside and nearside front sills to floor deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,123 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,110 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management warning light stays on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Aug 2010 90,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

engine management warning light stays on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2009
Fail 4 Aug 2009

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,030 miles

both front drop link bushes deterating

rear number plate delamating

rear wiper u/s

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2008 66,030 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front drop link bushes deterating

rear number plate delamating

rear wiper u/s

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 62,335 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

rear number plate delamating

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,992 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 58,992 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 51,271 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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FB02 JXR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FB02 JXR, 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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FB02 JXR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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