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DE52 MVF

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,420 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 90,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,868 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,860 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

coolent level low (top up with water)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,378 miles

1 (of 2) washer jet blocked on offside

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,378 miles

1 (of 2) washer jet blocked on offside

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,357 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,357 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,522 miles

exhaust backbox rubber mount perished slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,413 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,641 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,621 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,695 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,676 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 44,865 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,078 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,208 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 MVF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

DE52 MVF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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The MOT history for DE52 MVF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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