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DY52 VXS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,192 miles

Central Front Oil leak from engine area ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak from engine area ()

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamp lens deteriated dosnt affect light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiperblade starting to split dosnt affect ability to clear screen

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner track rod end ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,609 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,609 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly opaque

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2014 78,096 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,162 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,705 miles

front exhaust clamp bolt slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust clamp bolt slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,613 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 63,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,025 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/r brake bleed nipple broken off but not leaking

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,085 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,096 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,959 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 VXS 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 68.4%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

DY52 VXS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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