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AY02 HZU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,382 mi
Last recorded81,382 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,382 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)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Steering rack very noisey?

Fail 26 Mar 2016 80,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in inner steering rack joints

Steering rack very noisey?

Fail 3 Nov 2015 77,638 miles

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

Rear brake close to imbalance limit

steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,432 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 52,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,565 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside mirror glass slight damage

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,674 miles

Full beam tell tale staying on permantly but operation ok

Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Full beam tell tale staying on permantly but operation ok

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,716 miles

hand brake needs minor adjustment

Pass 3 May 2007 23,928 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever travel slightly high

Fail 3 May 2007 23,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 16 May 2006 19,799 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 HZU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AY02 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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