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DE52 XZG

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 79,096 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Emissions not tested Engine management light and stop light came on during emissions test and started misfiring emissions abandoned. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Signs of oil in coolant

Pass 1 Jul 2018 67,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 67,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 49,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 49,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,421 miles

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

all tyres are cracking

surface rust to front brake discs

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 21 Jan 2016 36,421 miles

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

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

all tyres are cracking

surface rust to front brake discs

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,158 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 36,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,346 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,373 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,937 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,937 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,628 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,526 miles

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,526 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,065 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 XZG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

DE52 XZG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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