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DX52 ZKF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

84,029 mi
Last recorded84,029 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,029 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 83,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,795 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 79,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber poor

Pass 20 Feb 2023 77,458 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake Servo Corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 77,458 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake Servo Corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,594 miles

Brake Servo Corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Swept Area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Phonic Ring Broken (1.6 (e))

Brake Servo Corroding

Exhaust Front to Centre Pipe Clamp Deteriorating

Exhaust Hangers Deteriorating/Perishing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Swept Area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,646 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 71,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,905 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight rough noisy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 64,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight rough noisy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,851 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,404 miles

Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

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

battery loose

Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,404 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

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

battery loose

Pass 15 May 2014 52,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 52,292 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 52,292 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 51,996 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 51,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,183 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,727 miles

rear tyres worn low & perished 185-55-15

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 ZKF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

DX52 ZKF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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