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AU02 AHD

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AHD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 122,440 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,356 miles

Nearside front strut have slight movement at upper attachment

Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,158 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,154 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure offside front link pin missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken off (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (8.2.3)

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

nearside front brake holding on slightly

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

passenger door check strap loose

Pass 21 Dec 2016 110,027 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 110,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Offside front ring cracked (3.4.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front link pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front headlight patterns weak

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault done (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front in middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all link pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2016 103,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all link pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,648 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 96,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,503 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,168 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,104 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 72,104 miles

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,659 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

oil level low topped up for test

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 27,184 miles

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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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AU02 AHD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU02 AHD, 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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AU02 AHD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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