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AY02 HZL

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,539 mi
Last recorded133,539 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,539 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 111,727 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,297 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,313 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm and perishing

n/s/f outer cv boot secured by cable ties

Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,267 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm and perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,359 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 69,359 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,694 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 62,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,685 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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AY02 HZL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY02 HZL, 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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AY02 HZL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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