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AY02 YHL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,805 mi
Last recorded172,805 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 172,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 172,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 157,128 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sides headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2013 157,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sides headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 127,440 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 127,440 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 124,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Engine leaking oil

N/S/R Tyre Worn un-evenly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,380 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,091 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,805 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 62,773 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,465 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 YHL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol 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 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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