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DE52 YHS

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

144,593 mi
Last recorded144,593 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 137,350 miles

Both front tyres ar ON limit of wear.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OS ans NS (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

replace wiper blades soon.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 137,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres ar ON limit of wear.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OS ans NS (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

replace wiper blades soon.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 128,997 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

SERV light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 128,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

SERV light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,161 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 106,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,704 miles

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2014 78,704 miles

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

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake servo corroded

rear box exhaust rubber splitting but system still secure

Fail 18 Nov 2013 77,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake servo corroded

rear box exhaust rubber splitting but system still secure

Fail 11 Oct 2012 73,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

aftermarket rear anti-roll bar fitted

non standard wheels fitted

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 11 Oct 2012 73,553 miles

aftermarket rear anti-roll bar fitted

non standard wheels fitted

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,702 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 57,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

sign of brake fluid spillage on servo

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

sign of brake fluid spillage on servo

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs motor wiring open to elements

Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,606 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs motor wiring open to elements

Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,015 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 40,845 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 40,845 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 YHS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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