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DY52 TFO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,517 mi
Last recorded112,517 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 TFO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,517 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading on balance check , n/s 100 and o/s 200 on RBT test (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,499 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked, not impeding rear view

Fail 14 Nov 2014 109,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror cracked, not impeding rear view

Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,020 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 97,276 miles

both front wiper blades split

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2012 97,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,868 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Oct 2010 81,670 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to go mouldy

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,670 miles

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

rear number plate starting to go mouldy

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,253 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,253 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 47,358 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,337 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 TFO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

DY52 TFO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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