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AE02 RAU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,625 mi
Last recorded116,625 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 116,625 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Engine oil leak

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 116,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Both headlamp patterns poor

Engine oil leak

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,626 miles

NSF tyre perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,898 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 102,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,965 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,122 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,122 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,974 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,914 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 60,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 54,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,786 miles

front brake disc's badly worn on inner face

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 RAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue 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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

AE02 RAU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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