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DV52 ELC

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,859 mi
Last recorded118,859 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 118,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,547 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,544 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 115,082 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,735 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 108,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,184 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 105,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 103,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 101,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 97,947 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 97,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DV52 ELC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV52 ELC, 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 DV52 ELC registered?

DV52 ELC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DV52 ELC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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