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AP02 XRM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

277,481 mi
Last recorded277,481 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 XRM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 277,481 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 277,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine oil filler missing!

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 266,809 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 266,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 246,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 246,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 226,133 miles

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

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 16 Sep 2010 205,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 205,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 183,067 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 183,067 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight hand brake travell

Pass 28 Aug 2008 153,444 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 153,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 126,010 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 126,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in N/S/Front steering rack. † † .

Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,756 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 92,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlamps have tape on lense

nearside headlamp aim not yet checked

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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AP02 XRM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AP02 XRM, 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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AP02 XRM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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