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AK02 VCZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,415 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 96,415 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,415 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 8 Mar 2016 91,415 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,240 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,238 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,247 miles

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

Some travel on handbrake, rear exhaust mounting deteriorated damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 27 Feb 2014 83,246 miles

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

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

Some travel on handbrake, rear exhaust mounting deteriorated damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,234 miles

Some travel on handbrake, n/s outer sill accident damage.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,487 miles

advise that there is a large oil leak from the engine

advise that there is a large scratch outside the swept area of the screen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,575 miles

advise that the winscreen has scratch damage outside the swept area

Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise that engine had little or no oil previous to test. 2 litres were added to get above minimum level

advise that engine has aa oil leak

advise that o/s/f inner cv joint is leaking oil from the gearbox

advise that the coolant level is very low

advise that the engine misfires badly periodicly

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,856 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2005 30,481 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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AK02 VCZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK02 VCZ, 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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AK02 VCZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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