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AY02 JAU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 116,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2020 115,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 100,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF CV Gaiter Weaping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF CV Gaiter Weaping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

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

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

Fail 8 Jun 2017 77,965 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant Level Low

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

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

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,446 miles

Front registration plate partially insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,445 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front registration plate partially insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside front tyre has slight play to top mount

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,141 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside front tyre has slight play to top mount

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,897 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge. (BALD)

grease on both front lower suspension arms (OUTER CV BOOTS?)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 46,857 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge. (BALD)

grease on both front lower suspension arms (OUTER CV BOOTS?)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,315 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,077 miles

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,019 miles

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,425 miles

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,047 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 11,855 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 JAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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