MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wing is split on upper edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wing is split on upper edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
radiator in poor condition
slight play in nearside front top mount
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamp glasses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
radiator in poor condition
slight play in nearside front top mount
both headlamp glasses deteriorated
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
rear engine stabalizer bushes becoming deteriorated
slight dampness around pas cooler pipes
engine stabalizer bush becoming deteriorated
front brake discs becoming corroded
rear silencer mount deteriorated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine stabalizer bush becoming deteriorated
front brake discs becoming corroded
rear silencer mount deteriorated
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both lower arm bushes starting to detriorate
engine stabilizer back bush starting to deteriorate
nearside rear tyre worn close to 2mm
rear silencer mount starting to deteriorate
slight play in nearside track rod end
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both lower arm bushes starting to detriorate
engine stabilizer back bush starting to deteriorate
nearside rear tyre worn close to 2mm
rear silencer mount starting to deteriorate
slight play in nearside track rod end
front fog lamps in-op
offside front abs ring cracked
rad in poor condition
slight lift in both front top suspension mounts
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front fog lamps in-op
offside front abs ring cracked
offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise
rad in poor condition
slight lift in both front top suspension mounts
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front pads becoming worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front anti roll bar link bushes detereorating
nearside rack gaitor perishing
rear number plate starting to detreorate
rear tyres on 3mm
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear tyres on 3mm
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
slight play in nearside front top shock mount
Slight play in near side front top suspension mounting
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU02 VRE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2002.
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