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AO52 EFX

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,112 mi
Last recorded107,112 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,112 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,112 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Master cylinder/ Servo contaminated with brake fluid but no signs of a leak

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

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)

Rear exhaust mount corroded & poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,333 miles

both rear flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust mounting badly corroded and rubber mount in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2010 89,333 miles

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

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

both rear flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust mounting badly corroded and rubber mount in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,849 miles

n/side wiper blade split

rear alloy exhaust mounting corrode and attached by 1 bolt

rear flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 83,849 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/side wiper blade split

rear alloy exhaust mounting corrode and attached by 1 bolt

rear flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2008 79,444 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/side wiper slightly insecure and begining to scratch windscreen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 74,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 68,043 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seats do not tilt,both secure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,043 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seats do not tilt,both secure

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 EFX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

AO52 EFX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is AO52 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 EFX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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