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AJ52 EPU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,231 mi
Last recorded154,231 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 154,231 miles

Covers Fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 154,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers Fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 147,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 141,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 139,269 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 139,269 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 134,926 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,817 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,007 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play nearside front inner rack joint

slight play offside front inner rack joint

Pass 21 Nov 2009 46,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,187 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front driveshaft gaitor weepy

offside front washer jet partially blocked

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Fail 18 Nov 2008 37,187 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes recording imbalance 20% on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

offside front driveshaft gaitor weepy

offside front washer jet partially blocked

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,738 miles

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 20 Nov 2007 26,738 miles

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

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

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,875 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 19,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJ52 EPU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ52 EPU, 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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AJ52 EPU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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