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AO52 WSZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,038 mi
Last recorded103,038 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,038 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks

Both rear tyres are worn

N/s/f tyre is worn to legal limit

N/s/r tyre damage to inner sidewall and tread

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/s/f tyre worn outer edge

O/s/r tyre has damage to inner sidewall and tread surface

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Adversely affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks

Both rear tyres are worn

N/s/f tyre is worn to legal limit

N/s/r tyre damage to inner sidewall and tread

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/s/f tyre worn outer edge

O/s/r tyre has damage to inner sidewall and tread surface

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,538 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box rubber mounting condition advised

Fail 3 Sep 2020 97,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box rubber mounting condition advised

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,458 miles

All rear lamps are slightly affected by indicators

Gearbox hydraulic actuator reservoir low on fluid

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front, just allowing an adequate dip beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/s/f tyre is worn smooth on outer edge of tread

N/s/f tyre is worn smooth on outer sidewall and has slight damage

N/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated on outer sidewall with large cracks, date stamp of 2011

Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between manifold and down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front axle n/s efficacy low, o/s high (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs speed sensor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

All rear lamps are slightly affected by indicators

Gearbox hydraulic actuator reservoir low on fluid

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front, just allowing an adequate dip beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/s/f tyre is worn smooth on outer edge of tread

N/s/f tyre is worn smooth on outer sidewall and has slight damage

N/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated on outer sidewall with large cracks, date stamp of 2011

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

bot front top shock mounts slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 76,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle at clip (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre wearing + perishing

osr tyre wearing + stonecuts in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,022 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 74,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked and chaffed (3.4.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 70,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,738 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,738 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,346 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2009 49,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,458 miles

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2007 26,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,378 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 WSZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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