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DX52 ETE

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,490 mi
Last recorded160,490 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ETE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 160,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 160,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 144,570 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber split/perished

Fail 19 Oct 2012 144,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting rubber split/perished

Pass 29 Oct 2011 125,810 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 125,778 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,964 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 91,964 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise noisey rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,606 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,567 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 46,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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 ETE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

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

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