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AE52 KHG

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,798 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Temperature gauge not working

Fail 29 Nov 2017 82,778 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

coolent low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,171 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Drive shaft ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Drive shaft ABS ring (3.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,623 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

oil leak from engine

poor beam pattern from headlamps

slight play in both track arms

Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake requires adjusting

oil leak from engine

poor beam pattern from headlamps

slight play in both track arms

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,877 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,864 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,497 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

slight gearbox oil leak from nearside inner cv gaitior

Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs in awful condition

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

slight gearbox oil leak from nearside inner cv gaitior

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,971 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,622 miles

cooling fan running constantly

exhaust corroded

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded and pads low

n/s/f seat airbag has been deployed

temperature gauge not working

Fail 7 Oct 2011 65,622 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

cooling fan running constantly

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and pads low

n/s/f seat airbag has been deployed

temperature gauge not working

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,637 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,716 miles

offside front tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 11 Oct 2008 43,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,346 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 36,346 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,464 miles

Both rear tyres worn to about 2.5mm on outer edges of tread.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn to about 2.5mm on outer edges of tread.

rear wiper blade split

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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AE52 KHG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE52 KHG, 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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AE52 KHG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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