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AY02 YMJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,535 mi
Last recorded141,535 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 141,535 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 137,103 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 136,835 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 125,079 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 125,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 114,204 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 114,204 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,064 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 105,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 94,587 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 84,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,135 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 75,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (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 YMJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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