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AJ52 GNP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,498 mi
Last recorded111,498 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GNP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning lamp on

battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2013 89,593 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning lamp on

battery insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2013 89,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,638 miles

nail in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2010 74,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads seem worn, discs in poor condition, load valve pivot partially seized,valve linkage missing but some models do not have linkage from factory,invesigation required

Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake .Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.(3.7.A.8)

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

lambda reading is high

o/s front brake is slower to come on and go off

rear service brakes performance is low

rear wiper rubber is split

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,388 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

lambda reading is high

o/s front brake is slower to come on and go off

rear service brakes performance is low

rear wiper rubber is split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,981 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,979 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

park brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,758 miles

o/s/r brake disc inner surface in poor condition, advise either clean surface or replace disc

wheels swopped to give best tyres on front

Fail 10 Oct 2007 47,752 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc pads worn thin, advise replace discs at pad change

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

o/s spoiler type wiper blade fitted wrong way round

o/s/r brake disc inner surface in poor condition, advise either clean surface or replace disc

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,712 miles

rear exhaust mount split

rear pads low rear discs on min thickness on min thickness

rear wiper blade split

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 GNP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GNP, 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 GNP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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