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AF52 DFV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,209 mi
Last recorded109,209 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 DFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,209 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 109,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe Across Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,594 miles

front discs corroding

n/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,954 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,936 miles

n/s front tyre wall perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,178 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 81,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,517 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 74,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both steering rack arms have slight freeplay at inner joint

o/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both steering rack arms have slight freeplay at inner joint

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,148 miles

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

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

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

o/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,463 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,463 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,669 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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AF52 DFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF52 DFV, 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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AF52 DFV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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