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DY52 VXX

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,699 mi
Last recorded158,699 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VXX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 158,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

mill lamp on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 154,180 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 154,176 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 145,171 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing close on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 145,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65TR14 (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing close on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 131,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,787 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 9 Jan 2014 116,787 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,496 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 92,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,167 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 77,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,194 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 44,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 44,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 29,447 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 27,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 23,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 23,225 miles

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)

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 VXX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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