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9488 MD

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9488 MD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 74,280 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged TARGET RING (1.6 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged TARGET RING (1.6 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 72,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 69,761 miles

FRONT BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION HIGH IMBALANCE

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (3.4.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 68,091 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (3.4.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 68,091 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (3.4.2)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 66,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 66,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,770 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cracked tread

Washers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,247 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2011 64,247 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front antiroll bar drop links worn

front number plate has honneycombe background

offside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on edges

rear number plate has honneycombe background and is delaminating

Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

both front antiroll bar drop links worn

front number plate has honneycombe background

offside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on edges

rear number plate has honneycombe background and is delaminating

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,941 miles

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

honeycombe back ground to front and rear number plates

Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,941 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

honeycombe back ground to front and rear number plates

Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,913 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,995 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 36,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,954 miles

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

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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9488 MD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 9488 MD, 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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9488 MD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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