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DY52 XAB

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,176 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2018 113,004 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brakes imbalanced

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

The o/s/f ABS ring is fractured in two places and is fouling the ABS sensor

Pass 10 May 2017 106,117 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Front brake imbalanced

Slight earth fault on the rear lights

The n/s headlamp reflector is deteriorated and has a poor beam image

The n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm

The o/s/r brake pipe is corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 106,117 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Front brake imbalanced

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Slight earth fault on the rear lights

The n/s headlamp reflector is deteriorated and has a poor beam image

The n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm

The o/s/r brake pipe is corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 93,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,372 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 72,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,735 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 57,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,795 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,638 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 38,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 29,083 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,568 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 11,622 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 XAB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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