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DE52 LPN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LPN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,272 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

slight play at off side front suspension strut top mount

Fail 12 Feb 2018 117,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

slight play at off side front suspension strut top mount

Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,076 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 104,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 817,560 miles

Nearside Rear n.s.r tyre has a flat spot

Fail 6 Feb 2016 817,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear n.s.r tyre has a flat spot

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,662 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 74,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,133 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings are noisy when the wheel is rotated especially the offside rear there does not appear to be any play or roughness though in either side

Fail 5 Feb 2013 58,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear wheel bearings are noisy when the wheel is rotated especially the offside rear there does not appear to be any play or roughness though in either side

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,227 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,784 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,588 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,639 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a post mounted chassis plate damaged [difficult to read]

handbrake lever notchy in operation

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,187 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

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

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 LPN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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