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DE52 MVJ

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,809 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 118,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,622 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,622 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,631 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 90,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,327 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 83,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 62,064 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,064 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,768 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 49,459 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,495 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 38,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 MVJ 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 53.3%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

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