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AE02 VFO

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,897 mi
Last recorded145,897 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VFO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 145,897 miles

rear exhaust box sopport deterated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box sopport deterated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,326 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 127,325 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,322 miles

A very small amount of the rear o/s spring has broken off allowing some small misspositioning of that spring at the top. This is not judged to be a problem at the time of testing.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 101,322 miles

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

A very small amount of the rear o/s spring has broken off allowing some small misspositioning of that spring at the top. This is not judged to be a problem at the time of testing.

The secondary bonnet catch was not engageing, repaired, lubricated as well as the main catch.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,787 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 79,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,444 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,030 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,834 miles

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

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

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 VFO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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