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DK52 DGZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,042 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 122,586 miles

broken dipstick top.

object removed from mirror before test.

Fail 1 May 2015 122,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

broken dipstick top.

object removed from mirror before test.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 119,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 119,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 112,748 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 112,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,422 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 95,422 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,106 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,092 miles

Hazard switch stiff to operate.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,757 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2006 70,748 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 70,748 miles

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

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 DGZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DGZ, 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 DK52 DGZ registered?

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

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