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AU02 RYB

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,923 mi
Last recorded122,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 122,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 8 Jun 2020 122,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,023 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,291 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,718 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded

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

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot/service brake imbalance, o/s performance rises higher than n/s (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,303 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,111 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 79,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 71,068 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 62,935 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre side walls cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,145 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear gearbox mount splitting.

Rear number plate starting to fade but can be read from a distance.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,743 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 42,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,536 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 37,163 miles

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

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

F/ HEADLIGHT AIMS ON MINIMUM

R/ NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE

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

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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AU02 RYB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AU02 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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