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CA51 AVC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 AVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 93,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,982 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 85,982 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 78,886 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus the lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

back box mount

n/s/f drop link bush

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s image

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

play o/s inner steering joint

Pass 18 May 2018 74,768 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 74,768 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front drop link bushes

both headlight lenses on the limit

n/s/r tyre pressure

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,445 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,286 miles

both headlight images on the limit

front anti roll bar drop link bushes

slight play n/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,913 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre heavy ageing and outer edge close to the limit

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,381 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,381 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front drop link rubbers/bushes

lot play n/s/f top mount

very slight plasy n/s track rod end

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,715 miles

front number plate

rear number plate

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,715 miles

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

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

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

front number plate

rear number plate

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,008 miles

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

rear wiper

Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,008 miles

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

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

rear wiper

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,848 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,729 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,100 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 34,100 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,308 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in tyre

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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CA51 AVC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CA51 AVC, 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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CA51 AVC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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