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CA51 AVV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,813 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,323 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 112,323 miles

Nearside Battery insecure insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,604 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,794 miles

Both headlamp images poor

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriated

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 99,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp images poor

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriated

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,937 miles

Headlamp images poor

Rear exhaust support rubber perrished and weak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp images poor

Rear exhaust support rubber perrished and weak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,752 miles

Brake servo corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded

Front brake discs heavily pitted

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,753 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,753 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated but can still be read from 20 meters away

front brake discs slightly discoloured

nearside front headlamp rear cover missing / incorectly fitted

nearside rear wheel has very slight noise but not excessive

offside front door check strap inscure / damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,359 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated but can still be read from 20 meters away

front brake discs slightly discoloured

nearside front headlamp rear cover missing / incorectly fitted

nearside rear wheel has very slight noise but not excessive

offside front door check strap inscure / damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,392 miles

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

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

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

advise rear number plate

Fail 22 Oct 2007 56,347 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear number plate

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 37,300 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005
Fail 20 Oct 2005 30,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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CA51 AVV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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