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AF02 EWM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,113 mi
Last recorded143,113 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EWM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 143,113 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 143,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet n/w (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,180 miles

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

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust mounting weak and clamp weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rusty brake servo

Fail 21 Mar 2016 137,622 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front wing damaged not serious enough to warrant failure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamp securing front and centre sections corroded

exhaust rear section rubber mounting deteriorated

oil leak

spare tyre is a different size to the others on the vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2016 137,180 miles

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

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

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)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front wing damaged not serious enough to warrant failure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamp securing front and centre sections corroded

exhaust rear section rubber mounting deteriorated

oil leak

spare tyre is a different size to the others on the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2015 125,840 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system hangers and clamps deteriorated

spare tyre different size to those on the vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2015 125,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system hangers and clamps deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,476 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 119,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,891 miles

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,859 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise o/s/f a.b.s ring broken on cv joint

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,259 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,784 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,527 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 56,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,891 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 46,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AF02 EWM 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 54.5%.

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 AF02 EWM, 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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AF02 EWM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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