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FH02 HXJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 HXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,172 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 96,161 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 86,112 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight leak from exhaust silencer

Fail 8 May 2013 86,112 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

slight leak from exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,947 miles

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

rear disc corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 83,912 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 77,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

air bag light on

front discs rust

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,267 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,901 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 28,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 HXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH02 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

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

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