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AY52 PFN

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,943 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 102,943 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,442 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,560 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

bonnet catch worn

brake servo corroded

coil springs starting to corrode

front abs rings corroded

o/s/f seat tilt mechanism faulty

slight distortion to o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch worn

brake servo corroded

coil springs starting to corrode

front abs rings corroded

o/s/f seat tilt mechanism faulty

slight distortion to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,042 miles

Airbag light on.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,736 miles

air bag light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,094 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,071 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and offside front wheel trim damaged

fault lights on, on dash

long cranking on starting

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight oil weaping around head

Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear and offside front wheel trim damaged

fault lights on, on dash

long cranking on starting

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight oil weaping around head

top bonnet latch corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,848 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,650 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
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AY52 PFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFN, 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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What year was AY52 PFN registered?

AY52 PFN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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