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AE02 VDF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,926 mi
Last recorded141,926 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 141,926 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 141,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 131,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 125,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,058 miles

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

Fail 9 Dec 2015 111,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

slight play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

beam image tp head lights

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,297 miles

beam image tp head lights

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

center exhaust clamp very corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 85,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

center exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,239 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,833 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 74,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 63,382 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,988 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 VDF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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