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AJ02 UAC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,958 mi
Last recorded134,958 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 UAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 134,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,886 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Headlight covers deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Noise from drive shafts on road test

O/s tail light damaged also slightly dim.

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

Slight damage on n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Slight roughness from o/s rear wheel bearing

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2013 133,772 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Headlight covers deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Noise from drive shafts on road test

O/s tail light damaged also slightly dim.

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

Slight damage on n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Slight roughness from o/s rear wheel bearing

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

advise both front head light faded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 123,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

advise both front head light faded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 110,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 110,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,356 miles

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

play both steering arms.

side to side movment in handbrake lever.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag warning light illuminated

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

offside windscreen wiper split

rear wiperblade split

slight play in parking brake lever

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 132,550 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 132,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 129,069 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 128,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 111,848 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 111,848 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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 UAC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ02 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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