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AF52 DCU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 DCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,233 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 97,233 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front,bottom arm rear bushes slightly worn.

nearside and offside front[outer]anti-roll bar rubber bushes slightly perrished.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,877 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front,bottom arm rear bushes slightly worn.

nearside and offside front[outer]anti-roll bar rubber bushes slightly perrished.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 82,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 71,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 71,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,468 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,468 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AF52 DCU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AF52 DCU, 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 AF52 DCU registered?

AF52 DCU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is AF52 DCU safe to buy?

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