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AO02 VXY

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 103,698 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 103,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,596 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 81,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 75,080 miles

slight play in both N/S/F and O/S/F steering rack

Pass 24 May 2007 68,021 miles

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

slight play in both front steering reack

Pass 16 May 2006 61,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 52,395 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 VXY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXY, 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 VXY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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