CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO52 XMP

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XMP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corroded on the faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 125,513 miles

Battery insecure Cable tied in place but still moves/slides about (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty Not working (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corroded on the faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 115,453 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 115,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,975 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 98,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,284 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,748 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,748 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,404 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 63,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,204 miles

both front tyres becomming low on edges

front brake pads becomming low

Fail 6 Jan 2010 47,204 miles

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

both front tyres becomming low on edges

front brake pads becomming low

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,590 miles

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

both top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2008 45,087 miles

Nearside front washer jet partially blocked.

Rear exhaust mount becomming perished.

Slight freeplay within both front top suspension mounts.

Fail 6 Jan 2007 39,087 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both front top suspenson mounts

Pass 6 Jan 2007 39,087 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both front top suspenson mounts

Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,247 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO52 XMP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO52 XMP?

You can check the full history of AO52 XMP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO52 XMP registered?

AO52 XMP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is AO52 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 XMP shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO52 XMP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO52 XMP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.