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AO02 VXT

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,984 mi
Last recorded75,984 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VXT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 75,984 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,335 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,335 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,067 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,488 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,699 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 68,857 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,731 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,722 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers seat has slight play, when locked into place

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,721 miles

o/s front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,718 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 58,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,093 miles

front brake discs developing corrosion on edges

slight distortion on o/s front brake

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 73,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,036 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,906 miles

Attention to hand brake lever

Front registration plate becoming poor in condition

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,251 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 VXT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXT, 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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What year was AO02 VXT registered?

AO02 VXT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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