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AY52 MZN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019
Fail 21 Jun 2019

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 104,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 92,266 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,090 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 May 2015 85,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 73,221 miles

damage to offside mirror casing

Fail 10 May 2010 73,221 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to offside mirror casing

Pass 1 May 2009 69,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 69,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 64,840 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 64,840 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,255 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 52,184 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

sligh tplay in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,724 miles

both rear brake discs becoming corroded †

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 MZN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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