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AF52 FHN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,018 mi
Last recorded57,018 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FHN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,018 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,018 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,018 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Catalytic converter rattling inside

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,490 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,077 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,757 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,744 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,090 miles

offside rear wheel cap slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 24,543 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 23,033 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 FHN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

AF52 FHN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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