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DX52 FYT

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,002 mi
Last recorded133,002 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 FYT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 133,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,761 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing. front no plate fitted but not in correct place. rear wiper blade split.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,761 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing. front no plate fitted but not in correct place. rear wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 111,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,960 miles

front tyres cracked

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 104,960 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,514 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 97,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 96,208 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,427 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,426 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,370 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 55,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,326 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 36,312 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 13,145 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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DX52 FYT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DX52 FYT, 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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DX52 FYT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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