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AD51 LCE

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,049 mi
Last recorded125,049 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 LCE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,049 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 125,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 115,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,467 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting & reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting & reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,717 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,799 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,496 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure both outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,212 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,992 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,992 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 68,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,140 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,693 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wheel is buckled

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

Fail 25 Jan 2008 32,719 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wheel is buckled

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,579 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,533 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 22,657 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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AD51 LCE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AD51 LCE, 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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AD51 LCE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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