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AY02 OVG

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,546 mi
Last recorded157,546 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 OVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 157,546 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 157,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 149,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 149,348 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 135,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 135,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 123,544 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,907 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 95,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 67,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,502 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2006 44,979 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 44,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 OVG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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