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DE52 AHG

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,223 mi
Last recorded141,223 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 AHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 141,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 141,181 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 129,671 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 129,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2010 120,518 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 120,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,406 miles

Both outer anti roll bar bushes becomming perished.

Both rear brakes beginning to bind on.

Rear exhaust mounting becomming perished / split.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight freeplay apparent in both inner rack ball joints.

Vin plate sticker peeling off from inside offside front door.

Windscreen becomming scratched / damaged.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,406 miles

Both outer anti roll bar bushes becomming perished.

Both rear brakes beginning to bind on.

Rear exhaust mounting becomming perished / split.

Slight freeplay apparent in both inner rack ball joints.

Vin plate sticker peeling off from inside offside front door.

Windscreen becomming scratched / damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,945 miles

Front brake discs becomming worn.

Offside front outer anti roll bar bush becomming perished.

Offside rear tyre becomming worn.

Rear exhaust mount becomming perished.

Slight freeplay apparent in both inner rack ball joints.

Slight freeplay apperent in both front top suspension mounts.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 84,945 miles

Front brake discs becomming worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front outer anti roll bar bush becomming perished.

Offside rear tyre becomming worn.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount becomming perished.

Slight freeplay apparent in both inner rack ball joints.

Slight freeplay apperent in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,010 miles

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

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

VIN sticker damaged

Windscreen scratched (but not effecting drivers view)

off side front windscreen washers aim poor

off side rear wheel trim damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2007 67,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

VIN sticker damaged

off side rear wheel trim damaged

off side windscreen washer aim poor

windscreen scratched (but not effecting drivers view)

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 AHG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AHG, 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 AHG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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