CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF52 BRV

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,413 mi
Last recorded74,413 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,413 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play inner joints

Pass 8 May 2015 70,244 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2015 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,976 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,971 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,424 miles

Advise steering alignment check due to uneven tyre wear.

Engine management light on

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

Play in offside inner track arm

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,424 miles

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

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

Advise steering alignment check due to uneven tyre wear.

Engine management light on

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

Play in offside inner track arm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,178 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 61,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,494 miles

slight play at offside front hub

Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at offside front hub

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,379 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Rear exhaust silencer hanger cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,150 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack end has slight play

offside rear tyre has slight tread seperation

nearside front tyre perishing and has heavy tread seperation

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,227 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 36,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play to nearside and offside steering rack joints

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF52 BRV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF52 BRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF52 BRV?

You can check the full history of DF52 BRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF52 BRV registered?

DF52 BRV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is DF52 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 BRV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF52 BRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF52 BRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.