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AF02 FBU

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,868 mi
Last recorded111,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,868 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 111,868 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S SPLIT (8.2.2)

coil spring broken N/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,582 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 108,582 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack gaiter split N/S (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake recording little or no effort N/S (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 104,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,827 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,669 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 97,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,342 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,063 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,063 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,866 miles

front brake discs need renewing when pads fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,740 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,449 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 66,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,937 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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AF02 FBU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FBU, 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 AF02 FBU registered?

AF02 FBU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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