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AE52 YFY

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,072 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,072 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,168 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,936 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nasty oil leak coming from cylinder head ?

Fail 15 Jan 2013 85,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery requires support

nasty oil leak coming from cylinder head ?

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

battery insecure

major oil leak rear of engine

wiper track scored into o/s w/screen

Fail 24 Jan 2012 82,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

battery insecure

major oil leak rear of engine

wiper track scored into o/s w/screen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,873 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 76,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,812 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 YFY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

AE52 YFY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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