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AO52 XMR

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XMR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,114 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 66,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section front bracket (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section rear bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 64,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,914 miles

Centre exhaust rubber snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,914 miles

Centre exhaust rubber snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust rubber snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,454 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,447 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,420 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 43,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,583 miles

center exhaust mount missing

rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,522 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 25,522 miles

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

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 XMR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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