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AP02 YBU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,671 mi
Last recorded118,671 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,671 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 118,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear signs of brake fluid leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount slight play.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,270 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 110,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,079 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to cords/ply on inside edges

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,342 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk slightly sticking.

Slight play in both front strut top mounts.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk slightly sticking.

Slight play in both front strut top mounts.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,691 miles

Offside front CV boot slightly leaking grease.

Offside rear coil spring slightly corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,798 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,715 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,600 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,117 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 32,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,675 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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AP02 YBU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP02 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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