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DK52 DFL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,200 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 42,323 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,323 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,408 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,828 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped & corroded on inner disc faces

N/s/r tyre wearing low on tread on outer shoulder

Oil level low - topped up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Bonnet release seconary latch in-op - now operational

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,465 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

N/s/f tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,784 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 19,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,642 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 17,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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DK52 DFL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK52 DFL, 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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DK52 DFL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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