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CA02 FEJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,597 mi
Last recorded97,597 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 97,597 miles

Front Exhaust Clamp deteriorated but no leak of Exhaust gases

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear (Rearmost) Exhaust Support Rubber deteriorated but system adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small areas of scratches in and out zone A not materially affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Larger than 40mm but high behind rear view mirror not materially affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 97,597 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and Nearside Lens' deteriorated beam image unclear (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pulsing with indicator/hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Exhaust Clamp deteriorated but no leak of Exhaust gases

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly pulsing with indicator/hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear (Rearmost) Exhaust Support Rubber deteriorated but system adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small areas of scratches in and out zone A not materially affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Larger than 40mm but high behind rear view mirror not materially affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,900 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,809 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 53,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 44,348 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

front anti-roll bar link rubbers starting to split

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Fail 26 May 2011 44,348 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

front anti-roll bar link rubbers starting to split

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Pass 27 May 2010 39,867 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

front anti-roll bar link buushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed chunk out of sidewall no cord exposed

rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to crack

Fail 28 Apr 2009 36,276 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,946 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 24,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CA02 FEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FEJ, 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 FEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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