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DY52 VZA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,718 mi
Last recorded90,718 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,718 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

bonnet catch sticking

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 1 Apr 2015 89,541 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

bonnet catch sticking

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,703 miles

1/ O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY 2/ N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DENTED 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ SERVO UNIT VERY RUSTY 5/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,703 miles

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

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

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

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

1/ O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY 2/ N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DENTED 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ SERVO UNIT VERY RUSTY 5/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,470 miles

1/ O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY 2/ SERVO RUSTY 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK 4/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

5/ NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD 6/ DAMAGE TO REAR TAILGATE AND REAR FLOOR PANEL

Fail 3 Apr 2013 60,470 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/ O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY 2/ SERVO RUSTY 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK 4/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,837 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 43,834 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,308 miles

hi level brake light not working

Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,252 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

hi level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,853 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 32,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 23,421 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 VZA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY52 VZA registered?

DY52 VZA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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