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CA02 FCV

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,651 mi
Last recorded218,651 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 218,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe ferrals slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 211,155 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 13 May 2014 204,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 204,226 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 200,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 200,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

some wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2012 182,050 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 182,043 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 161,903 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 161,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 141,723 miles

both front tyresinside edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 141,674 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both front tyresinside edge

n/s steering gaitor

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,033 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 121,598 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 100,623 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

nearside drop link arm bush cracked

slight play in offside steering arm

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 13 May 2008 100,623 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt frayed

nearside drop link arm bush cracked

slight play in offside steering arm

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 10 May 2007 78,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 52,433 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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CA02 FCV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CA02 FCV, 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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CA02 FCV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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