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AO52 EFY

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 98,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,799 miles

Rear exhaust rubber perished

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 88,799 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 88,687 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 18 Apr 2015 79,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 69,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,449 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,661 miles

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

unable to see front inner brake pads

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,210 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,334 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 EFY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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