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CE52 DFP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,672 mi
Last recorded96,672 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,672 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

oil around engine and gearbox

Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

both rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroding

offside rear coil spring

oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,788 miles

Adv parking brake adjustment.....

Front Adv both front flexi brake pipers poor condition......

Front Adv front exhaust clamp corroded and poor condition.........

Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes poor condition and split..... (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front image / patterns poor condition..... (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split/ poor wipe (8.2.2)

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

Adv parking brake adjustment.....

Front Adv both front flexi brake pipers poor condition......

Front Adv front exhaust clamp corroded and poor condition.........

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,362 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release STORK NOT RELEASEING (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,093 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 82,093 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,649 miles

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

offside rear tyre wearing close to the limit outer edge of tread

suspect slightly worn nearside c.v joint no noise found on road test but further investigation is advised

Fail 20 Nov 2010 64,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

offside rear tyre wearing close to the limit outer edge of tread

suspect slightly worn nearside c.v joint no noise found on road test but further investigation is advised

Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,593 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 58,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,467 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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CE52 DFP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DFP, 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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CE52 DFP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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