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AF52 DFK

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 DFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,762 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT SEAT WILL NOT FOLD FORWARD

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 131,762 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT SEAT WILL NOT FOLD FORWARD

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,786 miles

NEAR SIDE FROUNT SEAT CANNOT BE FOLDED FORWARD

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

WIND SCREEN HAS SLIGHT WEAR FROM WIPER BLADE ON OF SIDE

Fail 28 Sep 2012 123,786 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NEAR SIDE FROUNT SEAT CANNOT BE FOLDED FORWARD

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

WIND SCREEN HAS SLIGHT WEAR FROM WIPER BLADE ON OF SIDE

WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 7 Oct 2011 116,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear number plate letters have 3d effect- not likely to be missread

screen marked offside

Fail 4 Oct 2011 116,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear number plate letters have 3d effect- not likely to be missread

screen marked offside

Pass 16 Sep 2010 109,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 100,317 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 100,317 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,284 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,254 miles

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

both sides front tyres badly worn on inner edges (outside prescribed area)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,296 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 73,296 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 58,475 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,475 miles

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

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 DFK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

AF52 DFK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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