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DU52 DXO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 DXO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,568 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 103,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,066 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover insecure

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,707 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image/ pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image/ pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover insecure

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover insecure

offside and nearside headlamp images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

under tray obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover insecure

offside and nearside headlamp images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

under tray obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/ cracking

offside and nearside headlamp images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 3 Aug 2016 73,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/ cracking

offside and nearside headlamp images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,114 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front ABS rings slightly corroded

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear axle bushes bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

engine stabiliser bush slightly perished

exhaust backbox rubber slightly perished

play in steering rack internal joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front abs rings are corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front a.b.s rings are corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,244 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front a.b.s rings are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside and nearside front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

the rear wiper blade (non testable item) doesnt clear the screen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,546 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,546 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,662 miles

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

flat spot on near side rear tyre

offside front brake binding on

rear exhaust mountain perrished

Fail 24 Sep 2007 25,662 miles

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

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

flat spot on near side rear tyre

offside front brake binding on

rear exhaust mountain perrished

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 14,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 14,310 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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DU52 DXO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DU52 DXO, 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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DU52 DXO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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