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DE52 AHC

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 AHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,829 miles

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

Rear ex mtg worn

Fail 28 Jul 2016 112,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear ex mtg worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,605 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine water leak

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 25 Oct 2014 101,645 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine water leak

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,165 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing off to inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,566 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 89,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,632 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 79,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,323 miles

cut too nearside front outer sidewall (no cords)

offside front tyre worn too 2.5mm

front brake disc heavy lipped

nearside front inner brake pad worn too min thickness

Fail 10 Oct 2008 48,323 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

cut too nearside front outer sidewall (no cords)

offside front tyre worn too 2.5mm

front brake disc heavy lipped

nearside front inner brake pad worn too min thickness

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,920 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,300 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 AHC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE52 AHC, 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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DE52 AHC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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