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AE52 VFJ

2002 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,043 mi
Last recorded122,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 122,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

wiper marks on screen not effecting view

Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,033 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

wiper marks on screen not effecting view

Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,568 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,851 miles

O/S A.B.S. ring split and touching sensor.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,500 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 81,500 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,316 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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AE52 VFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

AE52 VFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is AE52 VFJ safe to buy?

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