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FH02 XBF

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,756 mi
Last recorded107,756 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 XBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 107,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 105,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 105,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,374 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe to o/s across axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 94,991 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions close to limit

side to side movement of hand brake lever

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,796 miles

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

abs rings on both front drive shafts cracked no light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,319 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,572 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 53,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,527 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,322 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 XBF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

FH02 XBF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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