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CE52 VGC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,474 mi
Last recorded123,474 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,474 miles

Both front head light lenses faded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 123,474 miles

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

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

Both front head light lenses faded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,938 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch slipping

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

clutch slipping

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,656 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 105,655 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,163 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

brake servo corroded

coolaant level low

engine oil leak

nail to n/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre tread low and wearing uneven

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight play to both front top suspension mountings

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

brake servo corroded

coolaant level low

engine oil leak

nail to n/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre tread low and wearing uneven

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight play to both front top suspension mountings

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,645 miles

Oil leak

hand brake has small amount of reserve travel

offside front wing has small split

Pass 14 May 2013 73,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 68,017 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 62,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 62,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 54,821 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 54,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,418 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 53,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,805 miles

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

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

both no plates slightly peeling

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

service light illuminated on dash

srs air bag light illuminated on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2008 46,805 miles

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

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

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

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

both no plates slightly peeling

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

service light illuminated on dash

srs air bag light illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,268 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,082 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 VGC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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