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AO02 FDC

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,210 mi
Last recorded103,210 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FDC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 103,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear exhaust rubber mount is deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,201 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 89,201 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,417 miles

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

O/s/r brake slightly low on efficiency.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

centre rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,221 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

centre rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,784 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 68,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,316 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 62,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,790 miles

slight play in os steeringrack inner joint

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,541 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 39,743 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2006 34,709 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

r/exhaust mount perished

top engine cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

Fail 18 May 2006 34,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

r/exhaust mount perished

top engine cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

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 FDC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO02 FDC, 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 FDC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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