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AE02 VSP

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

222,311 mi
Last recorded222,311 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VSP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 222,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 208,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 208,492 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 204,831 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 204,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 194,362 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 194,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 184,778 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 184,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 174,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 174,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 165,030 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 164,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 150,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 133,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 133,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 112,873 miles

both top suspention mounts have slight play

steering rack has slight play both sides

Pass 8 May 2008 94,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 74,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 58,728 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 VSP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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