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AR51 MVT

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 MVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,408 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 97,408 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 96,191 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy so no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,623 miles

Cut in outside wall of offside front tyre.

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

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

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

Remount battery.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,731 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 92,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,323 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 87,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,312 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 71,312 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,693 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 49,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,391 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 44,391 miles

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

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 MVT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AR51 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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