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AJ52 HHV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HHV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,174 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 134,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 126,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 126,487 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 113,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 105,529 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 105,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,012 miles

FRONT DISCS & PADS WEARING

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,314 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 87,314 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,628 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 76,628 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,391 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 HHV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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