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DV52 RZW

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,453 mi
Last recorded125,453 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 RZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 124,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,263 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 121,263 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,239 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 117,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,496 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,485 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and both rear tyres cracking badly (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 114,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,602 miles

Both rear tyres tread perishing

Offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 20 Nov 2019 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Both rear tyres tread perishing

Offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,384 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,112 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 108,112 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,770 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,500 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,753 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,114 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,986 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,621 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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DV52 RZW 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 71.4%.

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 DV52 RZW, 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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DV52 RZW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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