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AU02 RWL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 RWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,755 miles

Brake servo rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,251 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,251 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,518 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre exhaust clamp bolt heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 104,405 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

center exhaust clamp bolt corroded and thin

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,405 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

center exhaust clamp bolt corroded and thin

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,182 miles

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

brake servo becoming corroded

center exhaust clamp bolt heavly corroded/thin

near side front door mirror glass cracked/broken

Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake servo becoming corroded

center exhaust clamp bolt heavly corroded/thin

near side front door mirror glass cracked/broken

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,546 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f /n/s/f /n/s/r wheel trims damaged

oil leak from engine

rear axle beam bushs slightly deteriorated

slight movement in front top suspension leg mounts

Fail 24 Feb 2012 94,546 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f /n/s/f /n/s/r wheel trims damaged

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

oil leak from engine

rear axle beam bushs slightly deteriorated

slight movement in front top suspension leg mounts

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,752 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 81,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,904 miles

o/s door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,816 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 43,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,625 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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AU02 RWL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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