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AU02 STX

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,689 mi
Last recorded128,689 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 STX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks/cuts on tread + outside sidewall but not showing any cord

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

water level low

Fail 10 Jul 2017 128,686 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle + can not be open from inside (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play x 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks/cuts on tread + outside sidewall but not showing any cord

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

water level low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,234 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,234 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,635 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 120,625 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 120,519 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 110,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,341 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2013 100,092 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,405 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,405 miles

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

Airbag light illuminated

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag warning lamp on constanley

Fail 7 Nov 2011 86,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag warning lamp on constanley

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,573 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on .

slight play in steering arms borderline .

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,177 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 58,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,285 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 53,261 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 53,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 May 2006 31,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2006 31,209 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 STX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 STX, 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 STX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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