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DY52 XAJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,953 mi
Last recorded80,953 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 80,953 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,570 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 78,350 miles

all four springs corroded

brake lines coroded

front brake hoses starting to crack

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear shock absorber slight misting

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,202 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,202 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,577 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 61,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,633 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,056 miles

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)

slight noise o.s.r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,054 miles

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

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)

slight noise o.s.r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,798 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 31,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XAJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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