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AJ52 LXA

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,333 mi
Last recorded148,333 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 148,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,333 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,390 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 137,390 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective WARNING LIGHT ON (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 131,646 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 130,350 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 130,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,143 miles

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

S/R/S LIGHT ON

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 126,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

S/R/S LIGHT ON

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 121,855 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 12,185 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

Pass 3 Mar 2011 111,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 107,580 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 107,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Feb 2009 101,449 miles

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 18 Feb 2009 101,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,184 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 88,413 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/f seat not allowing tilt to get in to back seat

advise slight blow from exhaust system

Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 64,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 64,312 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LXA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

AJ52 LXA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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