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AY52 PFV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,854 miles

Front both sides play in steering tie rod drumsticks

Fail 4 Mar 2016 103,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both sides abs rings on outer cv joints (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rubber deteriorated (7.1.1)

Front both sides play in steering tie rod drumsticks

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cracked and perishing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,641 miles

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

N/S/f beam image poor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,629 miles

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

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

N/S/f beam image poor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 94,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,591 miles

both front head lamps misty

nsf drop link perished

osf tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front head lamps misty

nsf drop link perished

osf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,895 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,411 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

roughness in both rear wheelbearings

Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

roughness in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,532 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,691 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 PFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY52 PFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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