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AJ52 UNP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,026 mi
Last recorded87,026 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UNP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,026 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 86,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,233 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,233 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 85,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 85,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,827 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,477 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,850 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres slightly low on tread

Fail 7 Nov 2014 79,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,733 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,693 miles

both front brake disc corroded on inner face

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,534 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,326 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 49,326 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,109 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 39,108 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 UNP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

AJ52 UNP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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