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AU02 VPV

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,850 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 82,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,690 miles

both front headlamp lenses worn.

engine induction slight air leak.

engine stabilizer bracket rubber bush worn,movement.

exhaust centre and rear rubber mounts worn.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,687 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front headlamp lenses worn.

engine induction slight air leak.

engine stabilizer bracket rubber bush worn,movement.

exhaust centre and rear rubber mounts worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear deteriorated/splitting/cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,022 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear deteriorated/splitting/cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 45,841 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 45,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,988 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inside and outside shoulders

Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,878 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inside and outside shoulders

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 33,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,493 miles

n/s/r tyre becomming low & tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2009 15,493 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre becomming low & tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,108 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 VPV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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