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DX52 EPL

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,861 mi
Last recorded101,861 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,861 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Front seats wont fold forward

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,152 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber has little damping affect

n/s/r shock absorber has little damping affect

o/s/f shock absorber has little damping affect

o/s/r shock absorber has little damping affect

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 92,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber has little damping affect

n/s/r shock absorber has little damping affect

o/s/f shock absorber has little damping affect

o/s/r shock absorber has little damping affect

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,751 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 84,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,982 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,729 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,729 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,218 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 36,218 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 30,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,762 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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DX52 EPL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DX52 EPL, 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 DX52 EPL registered?

DX52 EPL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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