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AO02 OOU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,249 mi
Last recorded81,249 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,249 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,607 miles

centre exhaust poor condition and blowing

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f inner gaitor split

o/s/r tyre very bald and on legal limit

Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust poor condition and blowing

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f inner gaitor split

o/s/r tyre very bald and on legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,171 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

n/s/f track rod end worn

o/s/r shock damp with fluid

rear silencer rear rubber mounting in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2011 58,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

n/s/f track rod end worn

o/s/r shock damp with fluid

rear silencer rear rubber mounting in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,125 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 46,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,462 miles

ADVISE HEADLIGHT WASHERS LEAK ALL THE TIME N/S/F CV GAITOR LOOSE ON JOINT N/S/F TYRE GETTING DOWN

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,507 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 21,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,119 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 18,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,975 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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AO02 OOU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO02 OOU, 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 OOU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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