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DX52 VXJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,548 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,273 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 77,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,533 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 9 Jul 2015 70,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,131 miles

Base of servo is rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Base of servo is rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,904 miles

Both outer CV gaiters weeping grease

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,833 miles

both front c.v.gaiters leaking

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,812 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

both front c.v.gaiters leaking

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,852 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2009 24,852 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,730 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 11,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 VXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

DX52 VXJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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