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CE52 DFC

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,875 mi
Last recorded80,875 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,875 miles

Nearside Front door has accident damage

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front door has accident damage

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,901 miles

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

both front wiper blades are split

the engine has a oil leak

the rear exhaust mounting is perished

the rear wiper blade is split

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wiper blades are split

the engine has a oil leak

the front exhaust silencer/cat is rattling

the rear exhaust mounting is perished

the rear wiper blade is split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight side to side movement handbrake lever

srs light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 65,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight side to side movement handbrake lever

srs light on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,478 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily corroded

offside door mirror temporay secured

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,094 miles

airbag light on

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

Fail 24 Nov 2010 60,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,134 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 41,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,096 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 26,096 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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CE52 DFC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CE52 DFC, 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 CE52 DFC registered?

CE52 DFC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is CE52 DFC safe to buy?

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