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CV02 VEH

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,197 mi
Last recorded103,197 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VEH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,983 miles

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

NS headlamp aim faded

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount perished

Rear wiper split

coolant below min

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,099 miles

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

both headlamp beam images only just visible, lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres close to limit and perished 185/55/15-82H

front discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2014 93,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

both headlamp beam images only just visible, lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres close to limit and perished 185/55/15-82H

front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,033 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,033 miles

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre low pressure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,081 miles

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

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 87,208 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,096 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working and glass broken.

Passenger side seat unable to pull forward.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 82,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front fog lamp not working and glass broken.

Passenger side seat unable to pull forward.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,298 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,298 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,754 miles

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

n/s seat cannot be tilted to allow access to rear.

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall (not deep enough to expose plies)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 63,694 miles

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

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

n/s seat cannot be tilted to allow access to rear.

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall (not deep enough to expose plies)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 53,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,888 miles

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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CV02 VEH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV02 VEH, 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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CV02 VEH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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