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AO52 BMZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,210 mi
Last recorded64,210 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BMZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,870 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,870 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,971 miles

fornt brake imbalance only just inside max specs at 24%

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,470 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 36,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,265 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 28,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 BMZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO52 BMZ, 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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AO52 BMZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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