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AE02 DDF

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,987 mi
Last recorded85,987 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 85,319 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 84,384 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 84,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 83,350 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,187 miles

Offside Front track rod end has free play

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front track rod end has free play

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,870 miles

O/S tie-rod slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2016 81,870 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

O/S tie-rod slight play

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,469 miles

brake fluid level on min

o/s headlamp lense misty

wipers smear (drivers wiper blade is split)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,465 miles

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

brake fluid level on min

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s headlamp lense misty

rear tyres cracked/perished

wipers smear (drivers wiper blade is split)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,093 miles

Lower arm bushes starting too separate

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play N/S drum stick

Fail 8 Mar 2014 79,093 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Lower arm bushes starting too separate

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play N/S drum stick

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,622 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,530 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 20,242 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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AE02 DDF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AE02 DDF, 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 AE02 DDF registered?

AE02 DDF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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