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DY52 GTU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,974 mi
Last recorded163,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 163,974 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 152,141 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 136,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 122,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,869 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 4 Jan 2014 99,441 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 99,441 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,751 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,758 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 91,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 89,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,680 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 73,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2009 32,142 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,797 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 27,162 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 27,160 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2007 21,735 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 16,786 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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DY52 GTU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DY52 GTU, 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 DY52 GTU registered?

DY52 GTU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DY52 GTU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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