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DX52 FZB

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 114,000 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 113,998 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,613 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 109,329 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 109,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

very heavy oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2016 103,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

very heavy oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,187 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,450 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 96,450 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,966 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,366 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,373 miles

underside / steering / suspension / braking componants showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,003 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,224 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,739 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,719 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,063 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FZB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FZB, 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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What year was DX52 FZB registered?

DX52 FZB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is DX52 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 FZB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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