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AO52 VMH

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,375 mi
Last recorded119,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VMH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 119,375 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 5 Jan 2016 119,372 miles

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

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

rear tyres low

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,205 miles

brake pipes greased

o/s/f antiroll bar link in poor condition

o/s/r tyre tread low on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,505 miles

brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight play in both sides front top suspension mounts

Fail 15 Oct 2012 94,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight play in both sides front top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,155 miles

brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2011 93,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode

front discs wearing thin advise replacement

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,925 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,925 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,838 miles

slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,831 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 VMH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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