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AJ52 FVN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,664 mi
Last recorded145,664 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 145,664 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 134,678 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,678 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 111,983 miles

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

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

advise - front exhaust clamp deteriorating/corrosion

advise - rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated (system still adequately supported)

advise - signs of wear on both front tyre outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 111,983 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

advise - front exhaust clamp deteriorating/corrosion

advise - rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated (system still adequately supported)

advise - signs of wear on both front tyre outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 104,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,018 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,600 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,779 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,913 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 58,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,244 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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AJ52 FVN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ52 FVN, 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 AJ52 FVN registered?

AJ52 FVN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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