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DA52 NLE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 NLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,806 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,425 miles

Rear rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2023 120,957 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate srs system removed at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,345 miles

presented as a rally car

Pass 14 May 2020 107,592 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 May 2020 107,592 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 107,493 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 106,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 106,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking rear axle (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,772 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 104,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 100,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front sub-grame stabilizer bracket bolt missing!!

Fail 3 Mar 2015 100,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front sub-grame stabilizer bracket bolt missing!!

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,320 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wipers slight smear

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,497 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt missing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,083 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear centre seatbelt has been removed

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,946 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 42,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,499 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,207 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 26,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air filter not secure †

Pass 22 Dec 2005 26,723 miles

air filter not secure †

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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DA52 NLE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DA52 NLE, 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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DA52 NLE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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