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EF52 CSY

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,012 mi
Last recorded71,012 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 CSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,012 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 71,011 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,371 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 65,371 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,533 miles

corroded exhaust system

Fail 10 Nov 2016 58,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards are switched on (1.1.A.3f)

corroded exhaust system

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,195 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 56,133 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nsf tre adise renew tre and 4wa (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps no beam image - clean headlamps with compound (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf cut down to cords 185/55/15 82h continental or arrowspeed (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf wiper blade poor recommend renew both blades 21" (8.2.2)

coil spring broken both front coil springs (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake lever comes up high= only small amount of reserve travel left (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,748 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,928 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre tread badly cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 48,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,687 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,412 miles

front number plate some backing lift

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Dec 2010 40,356 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate some backing lift

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 36,906 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,074 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 25,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,550 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 18,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EF52 CSY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF52 CSY, 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 EF52 CSY registered?

EF52 CSY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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