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AJ02 BUW

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,215 mi
Last recorded119,215 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BUW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 119,215 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 115,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 112,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,803 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 1 Jun 2013 108,801 miles

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

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 8 May 2012 102,845 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 98,043 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 98,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 93,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 88,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2009 88,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 83,162 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 83,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 79,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,031 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,021 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 BUW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ02 BUW, 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 BUW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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