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AY02 YLU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,041 mi
Last recorded158,041 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 158,041 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 158,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 142,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 135,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 127,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,717 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 118,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

beam image poor

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,457 miles

Front brake discs worn and inner pads worn low.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly.

Offside front tyre worn low.

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,601 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,601 miles

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

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

Objects hung from the rear view mirror larger than 40mm are an obstruction of the drivers view of the road and therfor a failure.

Oil leak from filter housing area.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,775 miles

brake servo housing corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Apr 2012 80,775 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake servo housing corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,291 miles

abs reluctor ring broken osf

bonet secondary catch siezed

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,291 miles

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

abs reluctor ring broken osf

bonet secondary catch siezed

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,013 miles

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

possible punture in offside front tyre

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight oil leak around sump

Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hazard switch wearing

offside front wiper blade noisy across screen

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriated

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,711 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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 YLU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLU, 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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What year was AY02 YLU registered?

AY02 YLU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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