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AE52 YFX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

service brake : service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustmnet or repair.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 89,221 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,299 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 82,256 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,670 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,633 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2012 72,621 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,798 miles

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

needs wipers soon

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,445 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,390 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 33,074 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,074 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 YFX 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 AE52 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

AE52 YFX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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