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AK52 XRB

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XRB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 144,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not plug in and lock in place (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not plug in (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps tarnished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to O/s not materially affecting drivers view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,257 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 130,254 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,253 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,640 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs rings (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,409 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 98,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,381 miles

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

front screen slight scoring

Fail 28 Jul 2008 62,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

front screen slight scoring

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,625 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 45,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK52 XRB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK52 XRB, 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 AK52 XRB registered?

AK52 XRB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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