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AO52 BUF

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,884 mi
Last recorded109,884 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 109,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 108,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 103,482 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 101,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,796 miles

small cracks in inner side walls of front tyres

Fail 29 Nov 2011 91,796 miles

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

small cracks in inner side walls of front tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,859 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,088 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 72,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 47,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,261 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 BUF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 BUF registered?

AO52 BUF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is AO52 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 BUF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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