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AO52 FHY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,670 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,709 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,679 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

radiater leaking water

Fail 11 Oct 2013 94,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

radiater leaking water

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,565 miles

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

both front cv boots slight leak

o/s/f headlamp slighty misting

Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,943 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise o/s/f headlamp slightly misting

advised both front cv boots seeping

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,199 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Nov 2011 79,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,147 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight leak n/s/f cv boot

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,075 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 40,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,986 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,260 miles

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2005 27,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

stone chip in o/s of windscreen

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 FHY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

AO52 FHY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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