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CE52 XLG

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2015 99,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,418 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,209 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 3 Nov 2012 82,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,005 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer tread patterns

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,005 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer tread patterns

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,619 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads low

heavy wear showing on front brake discs

oil leek on engine

surface cut on outer wall n/s/front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,251 miles

oil leak on engine

slight electrical fault on n/s and o/s rear lights

slight judder in n/s front sevice brake

surface corrosion on rear flexi brake hose metal ends

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 53,251 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak on engine

slight electrical fault on n/s and o/s rear lights

slight judder in n/s front sevice brake

surface corrosion on rear flexi brake hose metal ends

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,658 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,240 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 27,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XLG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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