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DF52 BZE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,627 mi
Last recorded129,627 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BZE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,627 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 124,440 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 124,337 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,458 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,578 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 110,578 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 93,218 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 93,214 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 May 2012 68,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 68,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,573 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,573 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,532 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 61,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,505 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 37,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,538 miles

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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DF52 BZE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF52 BZE, 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 DF52 BZE registered?

DF52 BZE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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