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AO02 VTM

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VTM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,233 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2016 117,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,484 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 112,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 107,197 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 102,555 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link in poor condition advise replacement

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm bush

Fail 26 Nov 2013 102,533 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front antiroll bar link in poor condition advise replacement

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,267 miles

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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,075 miles

Air bag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Air bag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,905 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,905 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,455 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 65,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,930 miles

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

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

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

front wiper rubbers split

Fail 8 Jun 2009 55,930 miles

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

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

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

front wiper rubbers split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,695 miles

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

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)

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

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,510 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 VTM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol 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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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