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DV52 VZN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,698 mi
Last recorded71,698 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly split

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,698 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly split

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,149 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 71,149 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,086 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front ABS rings corroded

o/s/f brake disc very pitted and worn on inner face

Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,086 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front ABS rings corroded

o/s/f brake disc very pitted and worn on inner face

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,752 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 68,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,839 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 56,510 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,200 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 48,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,818 miles

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Dec 2007 38,818 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,992 miles

advise front discs and pads

Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,606 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 VZN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV52 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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