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AO52 WXZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,345 mi
Last recorded105,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 105,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2011 88,618 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 88,618 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 66,115 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,782 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,836 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,241 miles

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

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 WXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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