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DK52 YSM

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YSM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,183 miles

o/s strut top has slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2019 128,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.3.3 (b))

o/s strut top has slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,370 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 123,370 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 113,117 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,117 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,183 miles

Play n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Oct 2016 115,173 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Excessive scored front brake discs

Play n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,877 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 110,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective freed off (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 96,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,152 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,687 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,957 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 58,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,973 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 47,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,149 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 YSM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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