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CA51 AXJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,212 mi
Last recorded107,212 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 107,212 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)

o/s/f tyre has splits

rear exhaust mounting weak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 107,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust mounting weak

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

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)

o/s/f tyre has splits

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,278 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on insde

rear exhaust rubber mounting weak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on insde

rear exhaust rubber mounting weak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 103,271 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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nsf+osr tyre treads splitting

osf tyre worn very thin on inside shoulder and is close to min tread depth

Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,101 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 100,101 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 87,805 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 87,805 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,839 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 38,476 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 38,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 AXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AXJ, 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 AXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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