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AY52 MTF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,068 mi
Last recorded98,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,068 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 98,050 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 94,297 miles

both rear tyres o/j/l 1.6mm on inner edges

condition o/s cv boot BODERLINE

condition o/s handbrake cable

corrosion and blow on ehaust

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear of vehicle

o/s/r shocker damp BODERLINE

play in o/s/r wheel bearing BODERLINE

rear brake performance

wear on front brake discs

Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s/r shocker damp

security of fuel pipes at rear

wear on rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,164 miles

n/s/r shocker damp

security of fuel pipes at rear

wear on rear tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

rear footbrake efforts

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,299 miles

rear footbrake efforts

Fail 5 May 2009 72,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 72,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,555 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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AY52 MTF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AY52 MTF, 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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AY52 MTF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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