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EF52 DHE

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,193 mi
Last recorded82,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,193 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Engine has a serious oil leak

Front Anti roll bar link bushes worn

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 82,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres cracked

Engine has a serious oil leak

Front Anti roll bar link bushes worn

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 75,344 miles

Hazard switch works only if pushed hard

NS CV boot small hole leaking grease

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

OS wiper blade split on end

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,344 miles

Hazard switch works only if pushed hard

NS CV boot small hole leaking grease

OS wiper blade split on end

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,435 miles

NS CV boot has small leak of grease

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,812 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 68,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,905 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,259 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,254 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,586 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyre outer walls have light damage

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre is wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 8 Nov 2006 27,586 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyre outer walls have light damage

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre is wearing low on inner edge of tread

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

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 DHE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

EF52 DHE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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