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DE52 CMX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

100,650 mi
Last recorded100,650 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 CMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 100,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,634 miles

Nearside rear tyre low tread.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre low tread.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,153 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,550 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,912 miles

Front screen damaged.

Nearside rear door wont open.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 77,912 miles

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

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

Front screen damaged.

Nearside rear door wont open.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,031 miles

Front screen scratched.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,031 miles

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

Front screen scratched.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,409 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 66,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,763 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 59,763 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,724 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 30,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,041 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 CMX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

DE52 CMX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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