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AO02 BDF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,453 mi
Last recorded152,453 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 152,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre chunk out of outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked in treads (4.1.E.1)

steering wheel off centre

Fail 28 Mar 2017 152,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint pinch bolt loose ?? (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre chunk out of outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked in treads (4.1.E.1)

steering wheel off centre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 145,150 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 140,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 140,980 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,423 miles

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

Minor play in steering rack.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 136,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Minor play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 130,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 123,903 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & both front tyres wearing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 123,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & both front tyres wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 121,073 miles

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

slightplay in nearside and offside track rod inner ball joints

Fail 16 Mar 2011 121,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

slightplay in nearside and offside track rod inner ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both rack knuckles

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,454 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,872 miles

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2007 105,719 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2007 105,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2006 101,754 miles

both front brake discs becomming corroded

play in o/s/f and n/s/f inner rack ball joint

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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AO02 BDF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO02 BDF, 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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AO02 BDF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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