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DK52 DGF

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,465 mi
Last recorded128,465 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2019 128,465 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,542 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox lower mount deteriated

under body has traces of sealent

Fail 7 Oct 2017 125,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox lower mount deteriated

under body has traces of sealent

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,393 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounting poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lenses dull beam patterns poor

Pass 22 Aug 2015 109,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 99,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,688 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,681 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,966 miles

air bag light stays on

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,958 miles

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

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

air bag light stays on

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,426 miles

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,206 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 31,206 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 DGF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK52 DGF, 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 DGF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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