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DU52 GLJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,968 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery loose.

Both headlamp lens misted.

Both rear taillights slight bad earth.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaks from engine.

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,050 miles

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 30 Jan 2015 68,226 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,716 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both screen wipers deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,714 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both screen wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,361 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,855 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 46,851 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,273 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 42,124 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,255 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 30,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,077 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,330 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 14,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 13,822 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 13,822 miles

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

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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DU52 GLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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