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CE52 OXC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 OXC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,245 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

rear exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,175 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,630 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Some play in ends of steering rack.

There are marks inside the wheel arches from conrtact being made by the tyres, but they did not do so during the test.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 57,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from engine.

Some play in ends of steering rack.

There are marks inside the wheel arches from conrtact being made by the tyres, but they did not do so during the test.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 40,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,434 miles

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

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

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 OXC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

CE52 OXC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CE52 OXC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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