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AE02 MXJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,883 mi
Last recorded104,883 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,883 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wear to edge o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

wear to edge o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,997 miles

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

rear box rubber mounting starting to perish

rear number plate starting to seperate

rear wiper blade spliting

Fail 27 Mar 2007 43,997 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

backbox rubber hanger is perishing

both front tyres on 3m warning bars

rear no plate separating

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,402 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 32,402 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

evidence of head gasket leak at rear of head

slight brake imbalance to n/s front

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 MXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AE02 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

AE02 MXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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