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FH02 HXF

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,355 mi
Last recorded107,355 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter rear most flange (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 107,355 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter rear most flange (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre has abnormal wear inner edge

underside bonnet has corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe rubber snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre has abnormal wear inner edge

underside bonnet has corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2015 100,449 miles

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

under trays covering some components

coolant leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 100,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box not supported (7.1.1)

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

under trays covering some components

coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,532 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,316 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 89,316 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,351 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 72,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,316 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,046 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 52,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,285 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2006 43,285 miles

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

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

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

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 32,592 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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FH02 HXF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH02 HXF, 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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FH02 HXF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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