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DY52 TFJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,723 mi
Last recorded149,723 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 TFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 149,723 miles

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

oil leak from front of car

Fail 17 Nov 2017 149,696 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

oil leak from front of car

Pass 22 Nov 2016 140,162 miles

Front brakepads low

Highline brakelight out

NS wing mirror missing

NSR tyre has a nail in

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2016 140,162 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakepads low

Highline brakelight out

NS wing mirror missing

NSR tyre has a nail in

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,242 miles

Highline brakelight out

NS wing mirror missing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 132,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Highline brakelight out

NS wing mirror missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 125,455 miles

Hazard switch faulty

NS wing mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 125,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard switch faulty

NS wing mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,004 miles

Passenger mirror missing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger mirror missing

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,879 miles

Air filter housing broken

NSR seatbelt not checked babyseat plugged in

Passenger mirror missing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Air filter housing broken

NSR seatbelt not checked babyseat plugged in

Passenger mirror missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,357 miles

n/s door mirrior missing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 97,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s door mirrior missing

Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,299 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,281 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,911 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,259 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,524 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,524 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,688 miles

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

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 TFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DY52 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

DY52 TFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is DY52 TFJ safe to buy?

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