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DY52 VYC

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,134 mi
Last recorded113,134 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 113,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 113,046 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,060 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 96,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 92,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,838 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 90,838 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,180 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,197 miles

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

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,045 miles

headlamp aims on limit

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 VYC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

DY52 VYC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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