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CE52 OTL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 OTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 77,158 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catches dry stiff / safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle suspension beam bush worn parting [found on shaker plate] (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread close on cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault hazard to side (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 May 2021 77,152 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catches dry stiff / safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle suspension beam bush worn parting [found on shaker plate] (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread close on cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault hazard to side (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,496 miles

Coolant leak WATER LEVEL WAS LOW ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 74,358 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper top mounts lift both N/S & O/S

Nearside Front foglamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))

SERVO corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,001 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Outer TYRE side wall damaged

Offside Front ABS ring corroded

Oil leak ()

pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2017 69,528 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2017 69,528 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2016 66,917 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres perished O/S & N/S

inner rack ends play

rear wiper split

Fail 5 May 2016 66,914 miles

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper split at edges

Rear both tyres perished O/S & N/S

inner rack ends play

rear wiper split

Pass 7 May 2015 64,397 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly perished

both wipers split at edges

Fail 7 May 2015 64,397 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly perished

both wipers split at edges

Pass 8 May 2014 60,538 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2014 60,537 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2013 56,819 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 53,480 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 50,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 50,435 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 47,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,308 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 37,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OTL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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