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DK52 DGX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

121,752 mi
Last recorded121,752 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 121,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,486 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 121,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,162 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 121,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 121,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,049 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position OPEN (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross axle brake pipe corroded in its clips (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,835 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 120,835 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to product on lense (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 120,600 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 120,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

both headlight lenses deteriorated

oil leaks and oil is burning on exhaust

Fail 1 Mar 2017 120,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

both headlight lenses deteriorated

oil leaks and oil is burning on exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly worn on outer edge.175/65r1482h (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside ball joint pinch bolt nut different to nearside(offside is wrong nut)

slight play in both front strut top mountings

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 17 Feb 2016 119,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly worn on outer edge.175/65r1482h (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside ball joint pinch bolt nut different to nearside(offside is wrong nut)

slight play in both front strut top mountings

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,454 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 117,452 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,383 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 94,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 86,576 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 86,576 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,239 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 76,233 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2010 64,993 miles

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

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 12 Mar 2009 53,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 53,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,707 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,929 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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DK52 DGX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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