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AE02 MXL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 91,234 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front top mounts slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2020 85,583 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,685 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 79,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 74,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

hubcaps fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2018 74,307 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,433 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyresgetting close to legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,433 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyresgetting close to legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,677 miles

steel wheel fitted o/s/r

Fail 16 Sep 2015 38,677 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

steel wheel fitted o/s/r

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,040 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

slight roughness at o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,140 miles

all 4 tyres perished / cracked

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,283 miles

All tyres tread cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 3,521 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 3,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 3,533 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 3,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 2,932 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 2,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 2,355 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 MXL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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