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AR51 JZN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,334 mi
Last recorded123,334 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 JZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside steering rack arm joint has play

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 123,334 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside steering rack arm joint has play

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,069 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly perished side walls

Fail 4 Nov 2016 112,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly perished side walls

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,687 miles

Exhaust front clamp is corroded and thin

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 106,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust front clamp is corroded and thin

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,797 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,797 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust mount deterioated but exhaust is adequately supported

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,719 miles

exhaust centre clamp corroded

slight play in both front top leg mounts

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 93,187 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,529 miles

rear axle large bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,568 miles

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

both rear axle bushes worn

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

slight play in front leg top mounts

slight rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 19 Oct 2009 78,568 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

slight play in front leg top mounts

slight rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,102 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,939 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 61,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

screen chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

screen chipped

Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,102 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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AR51 JZN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AR51 JZN, 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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AR51 JZN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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