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DY52 TFX

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

94,757 mi
Last recorded94,757 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 TFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 94,757 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 94,756 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,632 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,912 miles

Coolant Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,271 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,443 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,485 miles

Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 83,485 miles

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

Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight delay on O/S headlamp illuminating.Further testing ok

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,067 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,896 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 70,570 miles

both front tyres on 3mm both front tyres wearing on inner edge slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 28 Apr 2012 70,569 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm both front tyres wearing on inner edge slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,015 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2010 62,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,898 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 57,898 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 55,705 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,046 miles

HAS DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREAS BOTH A AND B ZONES

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 TFX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

DY52 TFX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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