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DE52 XXB

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,224 miles

Alternator belt badly split and cracked

Engine oil on low

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp beam pattern poor on both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front New anti-roll bar bush split,but no movment

Offside Rear Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Feb 2017 97,224 miles

Alternator belt badly split and cracked

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine oil on low

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp beam pattern poor on both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front New anti-roll bar bush split,but no movment

Offside Rear Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged exciter ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,685 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 94,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,262 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads becoming worn & offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

front exhaust clamp bolt becoming corroded

nearside mirror glass crac ked

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2013 81,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads becoming worn & offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

front exhaust clamp bolt becoming corroded

nearside mirror glass crac ked

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,378 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 62,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat back release handle not working.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,341 miles

drivers seat back release handle not working.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,311 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,268 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 28,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 28,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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 XXB 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 56.5%.

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

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