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AO02 VYZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VYZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,246 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated light output not affected

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth replacement advised soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2022 124,246 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated light output not affected

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth replacement advised soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 121,558 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 121,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 113,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,071 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 105,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 99,611 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust mount rubbers getting weak

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres age cracked

Fail 9 May 2017 99,611 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust mount rubbers getting weak

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres age cracked

Pass 13 May 2016 97,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres age cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,233 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,782 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Apr 2013 62,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,008 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,001 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,558 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2007 31,017 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 31,012 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,485 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 VYZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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