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DY52 VFH

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,267 mi
Last recorded137,267 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 137,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 137,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 135,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 131,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 128,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,469 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 125,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (cat to centre) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 120,269 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,550 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 86,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,141 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,772 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust hanger centre is broken rear hanger is split.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,098 miles

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

rear box mount breaking

Fail 16 Apr 2009 46,098 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear box mount breaking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,492 miles

number plates not in correct font but are still readable

Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

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

number plates not in correct font but are still readable

Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,364 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 26,123 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 25,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,651 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 19,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside 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 VFH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

DY52 VFH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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