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DK52 XGU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,903 miles

Engine light on

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

Front Headlamps misty

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 81,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine light on

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

Front Headlamps misty

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,103 miles

both wipers starting to split

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly approaching limit and also has a nail in it

o/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

tinted windows fitted at rear

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both wipers starting to split

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly approaching limit and also has a nail in it

o/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

tinted windows fitted at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,894 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,119 miles

near side rear tyre slightly deflated.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre slightly deflated.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,328 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,753 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 53,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,072 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 11,825 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 XGU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

DK52 XGU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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