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AO52 BMY

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,118 miles

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

hazard switch faulty but working

play nearside and offside steering rack

tailgate vnot opening

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,118 miles

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

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

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

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

hazard switch faulty but working

play nearside and offside steering rack

tailgate vnot opening

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,617 miles

play nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,779 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,832 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 75,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,503 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

advies wiper blades

Fail 31 Mar 2007 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise wipers leaving lines

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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AO52 BMY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO52 BMY, 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 AO52 BMY registered?

AO52 BMY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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