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DE52 YHX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,389 mi
Last recorded77,389 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YHX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,389 miles

N/S Front Seat Backrest Release Lever Broken

Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,389 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

N/S Front Seat Backrest Release Lever Broken

Fail 21 Jan 2011 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off/side/rear/ near/side/rear/ brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,900 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nsf tyre slight inner outer wear

osf tyre slight edge wear

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Jan 2010 65,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nsf tyre slight inner outer wear

osf tyre slight edge wear

rear wiper blade worn

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,968 miles

rear wiper worn

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,934 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear wiper worn

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,954 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 39,041 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,041 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 YHX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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