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AU02 SVC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,644 mi
Last recorded121,644 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 SVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside headlamp condensation not affecting pattern

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 126,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,715 miles

Airbag light not illuminating

NSF drop link deteriorating

NSF track rod end play

OSR brake pipe slightly corroded

OSR tyre 3mm

both number plates damaged

inner rack play

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 9 Sep 2015 114,715 miles

Airbag light not illuminating

NSF drop link deteriorating

NSF track rod end play

OSR brake pipe slightly corroded

OSR tyre 3mm

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

both number plates damaged

inner rack play

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,081 miles

Exhaust rear mount deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust rear mount deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,731 miles

Air bag lamp on

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Passanges seat does not tip forward

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 96,731 miles

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

Air bag lamp on

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Passanges seat does not tip forward

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 96,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

airbag lamp on

front exhaust bracket corroded

passanges seat does not tip forward

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,009 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 15 Jun 2011 78,009 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 May 2010 73,027 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

1. Cut in n/s front tyre side wall, not to cords at time of test. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 12 May 2009 65,527 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 65,391 miles

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

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

slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 6 May 2008 58,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 58,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

slight binding on n/s/r brake.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,859 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 SVC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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