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DX52 TXZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,812 mi
Last recorded56,812 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 TXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 56,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,812 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front wiper slight deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

slight corrosion froming on brake servo

Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,730 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front wiper slight deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

slight corrosion froming on brake servo

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,150 miles

front brakes are geting worn.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,149 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,270 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,270 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,081 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 25,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 16,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air beg light stays on

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,832 miles

air beg light stays on

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 TXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

DX52 TXZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is DX52 TXZ safe to buy?

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