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FD02 BFA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 119,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever loose

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,154 miles

both front springs noisy on lock to lock test

grease visable on both front outer CV gators, no splits visable

rear exhaust rubber mount split, still suporting exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2012 109,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both front springs noisy on lock to lock test

grease visable on both front outer CV gators, no splits visable

rear exhaust rubber mount split, still suporting exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,076 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,706 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,702 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 58,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,091 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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FD02 BFA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD02 BFA, 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 FD02 BFA registered?

FD02 BFA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is FD02 BFA safe to buy?

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