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AP52 WDZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WDZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 135,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 135,159 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,145 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 118,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,679 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 114,679 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 101,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,379 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,822 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 8,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 8,880 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP52 WDZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP52 WDZ, 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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AP52 WDZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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