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DE52 AFX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,666 mi
Last recorded137,666 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 AFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 137,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 126,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,140 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 125,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,533 miles

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside handbrake cable corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 108,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 99,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,394 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,963 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,951 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 49,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 37,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 26,908 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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DE52 AFX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE52 AFX, 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 DE52 AFX registered?

DE52 AFX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is DE52 AFX safe to buy?

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