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A9 FJV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,322 mi
Last recorded159,322 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FJV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 159,322 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 151,208 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 151,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,945 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 144,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 144,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp lenses deteriating.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 123,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2013 123,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2013 121,350 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,386 miles

Offside fog light lens cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2012 114,386 miles

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

Offside fog light lens cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 105,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Slight damage to front No plate

Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 95,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,895 miles

both rear tyre trteads worn on edge

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left rear wheel rim damaged

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

right rear inner tyre sidewall damaged

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

top strut mounts play

Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,895 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyre treads worn on edge

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front wheel rim damaged

left front wheel rim slight buckle

right front inner tyre sidewall damaged

right front wheel rim slight buckle

top strut mounts play

Pass 30 May 2008 69,594 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 May 2008 69,594 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,747 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

left front wheel rim slight buckle

top strut mounts play

Fail 5 Jun 2007 52,726 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn2

left front wheel rim slight buckle

top strut mounts play

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,901 miles

VT32 ADVISORY NOTICE

front discs worn

rear tyres worn on edge

right front tyre worn on edge

top strut mounts play

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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A9 FJV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 A9 FJV, 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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A9 FJV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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