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DF52 DAU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,963 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,413 miles

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

car seat fitted to nsr

oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2016 111,413 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

car seat fitted to nsr

oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,561 miles

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,561 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

enginr light on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2013 85,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

enginr light on dash

Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,108 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,491 miles

High level brake light inoperative

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 37,491 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 DAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

DF52 DAU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is DF52 DAU safe to buy?

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