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AO52 VTZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,067 mi
Last recorded109,067 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VTZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 109,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2026 109,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2025 107,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,818 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2024 105,818 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,790 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Feb 2023 103,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint/ centre section loose at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 99,539 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 99,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

off side abs relocator ring in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2020 98,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

off side abs relocator ring in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,537 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2019 93,536 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,908 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,218 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,996 miles

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner knuckle joints

Fail 10 Feb 2016 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure support pin broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner knuckle joints

Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,262 miles

front exhaust clamp becoming deteriorated

nearside front abs ring cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust clamp bolt corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,502 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads getting low 4-6000 miles approx

front exhaust clamp bolt corroded

high level stop light not working

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 10 Feb 2012 66,618 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,618 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,764 miles

brake fluid between max and min

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre low 2.5mm

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,066 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,992 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,303 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,995 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AO52 VTZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

AO52 VTZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AO52 VTZ shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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