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FB02 MLX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,470 mi
Last recorded107,470 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 107,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seatback doesn't fold

offside driveshaft abs reluctor ring split

Fail 11 Oct 2013 107,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both driveshaft abs reluctor rings split

nearside front seatback doesn't fold

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,212 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front abs rings incomplete

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,202 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front abs rings incomplete

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,915 miles

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

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

both sides steering rack slight play at inner ends

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2010 72,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,349 miles

advise hazzard switch

Pass 28 Jun 2008 50,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Jun 2008 50,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,405 miles

n/s c/v boot

wear on front brake discs

Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s c/v boot

wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,290 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

uneven wear on both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 4 Jul 2005 25,365 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 25,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MLX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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