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AO52 BSZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,027 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 71,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,547 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 55,675 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,671 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 51,671 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,866 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 49,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,065 miles

rear wiper split

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil eaking onto exhaust from turbo charger

rear tyres cracking at outer edges all tyres old manufactured 2005

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil eaking onto exhaust from turbo charger

radiator leaking

rear tyres cracking at outer edges all tyres old manufactured 2005

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,794 miles

all 4 tyres have slighly perished/cracked outer sidewalls

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,296 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,729 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,335 miles

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

Unable to determine inner brake pad thickness.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 22,911 miles

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 BSZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

AO52 BSZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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