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DE52 MJX

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,536 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 122,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65 14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,234 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of the brake pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a low point of 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 119,602 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 118,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,830 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil loeak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,789 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,301 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,300 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,821 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 74,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,988 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,042 miles

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

exhaust bracket deteriated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,961 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,988 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,945 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,732 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 54,538 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

screen slightly scratched advise repair

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,250 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 MJX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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