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FH02 HXB

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,742 mi
Last recorded121,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 HXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,742 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,328 miles

oil leak

rear pads very low

Fail 24 Sep 2014 119,310 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear pads very low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,526 miles

n/s/f c/v gaiter has slight leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 116,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f c/v gaiter has slight leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 111,876 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ON LIMIT

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP WASHER JET BROKEN THIS WILL BE A FAILURE IN THE NEAR FUTURE

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 14 Sep 2012 111,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ON LIMIT

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP WASHER JET BROKEN THIS WILL BE A FAILURE IN THE NEAR FUTURE

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 24 Sep 2011 107,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,763 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 103,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,318 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 96,077 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs getting rusty

hand brake travel long

play in diff

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,711 miles

front disc's worn

minor blow from exhaust joint

rear disc's corroded

stone chip in zone 'A'

Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front disc's worn

minor blow from exhaust joint

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

rear disc's corroded

stone chip in zone 'A'

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,474 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)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 77,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,003 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 65,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box loose from rest of exhaust

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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FH02 HXB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FH02 HXB, 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 FH02 HXB registered?

FH02 HXB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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