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AY52 XKU

2002 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,075 mi
Last recorded56,075 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XKU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 56,075 miles

Front macpherson strut has play in upper mount (Both sides)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front macpherson strut has play in upper mount

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2026 55,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front macpherson strut has play in upper mount (Both sides)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2025 48,781 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 48,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 43,020 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,612 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 35,612 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,003 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,057 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 33,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,818 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Apr 2018 30,818 miles

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,417 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,916 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,729 miles

front suspension componants corroded

osf track rod has slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2013 22,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension componants corroded

osf track rod has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,307 miles

front springs rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 19,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,010 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 18,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,987 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,742 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 XKU is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

AY52 XKU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is AY52 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 XKU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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