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AU02 VRE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,860 mi
Last recorded165,860 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2020 165,860 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 163,023 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 162,936 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 160,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 160,074 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 155,649 miles

radiator in poor condition

slight play in nearside front top mount

Fail 11 Feb 2017 155,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 141,576 miles

both headlamp glasses deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear engine stabalizer bushes becoming deteriorated

slight dampness around pas cooler pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,651 miles

engine stabalizer bush becoming deteriorated

front brake discs becoming corroded

rear silencer mount deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2015 132,651 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 122,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 113,921 miles

front fog lamps in-op

offside front abs ring cracked

rad in poor condition

slight lift in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 9 Feb 2013 113,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,410 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 105,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,036 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,036 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,651 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes detereorating

nearside rack gaitor perishing

rear number plate starting to detreorate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,920 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,799 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,799 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,801 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 63,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,958 miles

Slight play in near side front top suspension mounting

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 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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