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DN52 YFV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,467 mi
Last recorded103,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,720 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 86,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,105 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 77,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,508 miles

rear seat belts covered by seat cover

Fail 13 Oct 2016 72,498 miles

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

rear seat belts covered by seat cover

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,331 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,311 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,351 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 48,351 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,393 miles

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

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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DN52 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN52 YFV, 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 DN52 YFV registered?

DN52 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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