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CA02 TGF

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

144,910 mi
Last recorded144,910 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 TGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 144,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 137,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 137,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,164 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 122,164 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

free play in o/s steering tie bar

rear engine stabilizer worn

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2013 112,052 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 16 Feb 2013 112,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2012 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,232 miles

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

o/s steering rack end slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,408 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 94,408 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 93,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 93,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,917 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

slight play offside and nearside front wheels

Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,196 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TGF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TGF, 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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What year was CA02 TGF registered?

CA02 TGF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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The MOT history for CA02 TGF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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