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AO52 CHV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,036 mi
Last recorded120,036 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CHV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,471 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 107,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

Fail 21 May 2013 107,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,029 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 18 Apr 2012 96,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,768 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,768 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,948 miles

Front discs slightly worn

O/s/r tyre 2.5mm on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs slightly worn

O/s/r tyre 2.5mm on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,262 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 72,258 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,427 miles

windscreen has slight wiper markings on drivers side

Fail 5 Jun 2007 55,427 miles

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

windscreen has slight wiper markings on passenger side

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,843 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,753 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 27 Oct 2006 50,753 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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 CHV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CHV, 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 CHV registered?

AO52 CHV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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