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AR51 LWW

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

44,856 mi
Last recorded44,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 44,856 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/s r seat base insucure

Fail 17 Jul 2026 44,854 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/s r seat base insucure

Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 43,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 36,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure REAR MOUNT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 35,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2021 29,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 26,099 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 26,097 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever loose in floor (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside macpherson struts has slight movement at upper attachments

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 24,504 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside macpherson struts has slight movement at upper attachments

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,571 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,951 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,480 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,227 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,227 miles

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

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

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,714 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 19,714 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,295 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 4 Jan 2007 12,295 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LWW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 AR51 LWW, 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 LWW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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