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EF52 DGV

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,852 mi
Last recorded145,852 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front and both rear road wheel inner rims dented slightly

Pin-hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear wheels distorted

catalyts breaking up internally

movement at handbrake to floor mounts

nearside rack boot loose on rack

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,606 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear wheels distorted

catalytic converter breaking up internally

movement at handbrake to floor mounts

nearside rack boot loose on rack

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel rims distorted slightly

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

eml light on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 130,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear wheel rims distorted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 119,723 miles

panel damage

wheel rims are scored

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is on

exhaust support rubbers are perished

front valance trim is missing

n/s front brake is binding slightly

o/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

o/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,112 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,375 miles

brake fluid close to minimum

drivers seat release lever broken

rear plate deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,483 miles

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

hazard switch sticking

noise detected from steering rack [ lock to lock ] not affecting steering control

servo unit showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,356 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f seat back rest release broken

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,400 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers seat tilt lever is broken

front tyre wear is uneven

front valance trim is broken

one of the o/s washer jets is not working

panels damaged

wheel rims are scored

Fail 24 Nov 2007 46,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers seat tilt lever is broken

front tyre wear is uneven

front valance trim is broken

one of the o/s washer jets is not working

panels damaged

wheel rims are scored

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,294 miles

front brake discs are worn

half of the front valance trim is missing

there are two bad cuts in the outer side wall of the o/s front tyre

wheel rims are badly scored

Pass 14 Nov 2005 31,137 miles

drivers seat tilt lever is broken

score marks on the n/s wheel rims

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 DGV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EF52 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

EF52 DGV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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