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DK52 DKF

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DKF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,019 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 78,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 73,522 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 63,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,082 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has a nail and is wearing low

oil leak onb engine/gearbox

Fail 9 Jun 2012 55,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has a nail and is wearing low

oil leak onb engine/gearbox

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light illuminated

n/s/f and o/s/f inner track rod/ tie bar has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag light on !

slight play in n/s rack end

spare tyre soft on presssure

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,329 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 37,329 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2009 29,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,855 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 19,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

brake fluid low

rear wiper blade

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 DKF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver 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 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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