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C21 ELV

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

107,423 mi
Last recorded107,423 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ELV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 107,423 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 107,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 88,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2023 88,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil level is on minimum

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 87,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front both head lights slight mist on lens

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

could not check rear seat belts

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,311 miles

brake discs corroded from sitting

car been sitting spiders webs underneath

head light lens misty

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,311 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake discs corroded from sitting

car been sitting spiders webs underneath

head light lens misty

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust clamp bolt corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

poly belt cracking

Pass 11 May 2018 73,195 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 73,195 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

E M Lamp on

Pass 9 May 2017 71,205 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 71,205 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 69,284 miles

hazard switch sticking

Pass 8 May 2015 67,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 63,912 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 60,127 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,127 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 56,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 52,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,898 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 43,421 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 43,421 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 39,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,042 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,632 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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C21 ELV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 C21 ELV, 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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C21 ELV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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