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AJ02 BUE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,855 mi
Last recorded131,855 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BUE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 131,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately A B S ring (3.4.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion on brake servo

engine management light on

headlights and beam image deteriorating

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

offside front anti rollbar end bushes deteriorating

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2015 91,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A B S ring fractured (3.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

corrosion on brake servo

engine management light on

headlights and beam image deteriorating

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

offside front anti rollbar end bushes deteriorating

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,323 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,240 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 80,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 74,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 53,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,969 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 43,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,416 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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AJ02 BUE 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 59.1%.

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 AJ02 BUE, 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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AJ02 BUE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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