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AE52 RVF

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,534 mi
Last recorded98,534 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,534 miles

Both headlamp beam images are poor

Front seats do not enable correct access to rear seating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 98,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Wheel speed pick up ring is corroded and cracked (1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp beam images are poor

Front seats do not enable correct access to rear seating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,864 miles

Both front seats wont tip

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer mount rubber split

Under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,864 miles

Both front seats wont tip

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer mount rubber split

Under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,304 miles

slight play in hand brake lever

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,509 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre near limit and cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre near limit and cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,811 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges/cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,811 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges/cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,203 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split on ends

o/s/f inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,133 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,133 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,647 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,004 miles

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,230 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,101 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 44,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,793 miles

Front wiper blades split on ends

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2007 37,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,331 miles

Undertray and numerous covers on steel brake pipes

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 RVF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RVF, 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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What year was AE52 RVF registered?

AE52 RVF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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