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DY52 VAM

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2016 108,854 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 108,854 miles

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,435 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 101,434 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 99,342 miles

n/s/f brake binding but not afecting brake performance

Fail 6 May 2014 99,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f brake binding but not afecting brake performance

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 93,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 89,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 79,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 79,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 107,515 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 107,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 87,603 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 87,602 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 VAM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAM, 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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DY52 VAM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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