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AD51 XRL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,772 mi
Last recorded131,772 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 131,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rubber worn ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 131,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs rusting

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre to large to fit in wheel arch

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre to large to fit in wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2016 118,831 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Fail 12 May 2016 118,826 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed rear - near back box (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 1 May 2015 112,459 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 112,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 100,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,804 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,610 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 93,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,101 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,134 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,133 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

O/S/F reluctor ring broken

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,233 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 39,233 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

The rear No plate has parting layers. †Advise the colour of the side front windows.

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 XRL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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