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DE52 CLJ

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 CLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,300 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet secondary catch requires attention

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 67,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,269 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 59,267 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,573 miles

Air bag light on

Bonnet catch sticky

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly perished

Gearbox oily

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil just above the minimum

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

slight lift in both rear shock top bushes but not excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,573 miles

Air bag light on

Bonnet catch sticky

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly perished

Gearbox oily

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil just above the minimum

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

slight lift in both rear shock top bushes but not excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,181 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,343 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 CLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CLJ, 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 CLJ registered?

DE52 CLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is DE52 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 CLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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