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DN52 ZDC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,404 mi
Last recorded109,404 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZDC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 109,404 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 109,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 100,263 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 95,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,791 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 83,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 71,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 71,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,868 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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DN52 ZDC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN52 ZDC, 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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DN52 ZDC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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