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AE02 DFA

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,829 mi
Last recorded117,829 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,829 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,200 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,090 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 100,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 91,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,590 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 80,582 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres sidewall's cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,633 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,893 miles

n/s/f wing in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,717 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 43,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,617 miles

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

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 DFA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 DFA registered?

AE02 DFA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AE02 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 DFA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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