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DX52 EPC

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

128,750 mi
Last recorded128,750 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 EPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 128,750 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

under components corroded

Pass 20 May 2025 127,150 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under components corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 127,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 126,230 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded in places

rear exhaust mount worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2023 124,272 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gator deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 123,081 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering gator deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

lower gearbox stabilizer mount worn

Pass 23 May 2020 116,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2020 116,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 113,035 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 113,035 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 108,063 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 108,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,122 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 103,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 91,373 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 91,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 83,464 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 76,798 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 71,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 71,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,592 miles

bonnet release handle broken

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2010 58,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 58,822 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 57,163 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 57,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,353 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,353 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 28,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 23,869 miles

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

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

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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DX52 EPC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DX52 EPC, 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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DX52 EPC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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