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AE02 DFF

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,333 mi
Last recorded109,333 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,333 miles

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

engine mangement light on

Fail 28 Oct 2015 109,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine mangement light on

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,230 miles

wear marks in screen

Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,230 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 ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear marks in screen

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated but still supporting the exhaust system

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,344 miles

front discs worn inner edge

wear marks in screen

Fail 31 Oct 2012 93,344 miles

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

front discs rusty

wear marks in screen

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,883 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,713 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 85,713 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 79,730 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 79,683 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 13 Dec 2008 75,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 67,080 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 67,043 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,652 miles

hazard switch has slight fault

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 DFF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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