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C1 SME

2002 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SME
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 91,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 90,615 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 90,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 77,623 miles

Offside and nearside handbrakes show poor effort, limit only just met @ 17%

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,750 miles

handbrake effort quite low

Fail 24 May 2018 75,747 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 73,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 73,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,632 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 56,489 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 51,197 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 19 May 2009 41,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,995 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 34,995 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 27,851 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades split at ends

How Reliable is the Renault Avantime?

Based on 7,960 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,219
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 457
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 304
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 241
Stop lamp not working 181
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C1 SME is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Avantime fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 SME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Avantime typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C1 SME is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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