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AY52 XLF

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,924 mi
Last recorded145,924 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XLF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 145,924 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 145,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine item not tested as injector fault (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Braking system leaking on union from hose to pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,555 miles

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

near side rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough to rotate

Pass 13 Feb 2014 123,649 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 123,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

engine starting to smoke

front discs very rusty in edges

rear road springs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 116,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,821 miles

Coolant level low

Inner front brake pads appear low

Oil level getting low

SERV light flickers on

Wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,871 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 10 Mar 2010 85,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,629 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 71,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,067 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 60,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel bearing noise but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed

Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,866 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 47,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

All lights and number plates were excessively dirty.

Front bumper lower lip is insecure.

Offside rear tyre is very low on pressure.

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 XLF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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