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DY52 ZMX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,394 mi
Last recorded125,394 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 ZMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 125,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 125,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 120,449 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,051 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses cleaned with t cut beam patterns visable would advise new headlamps required

Fail 4 Apr 2018 118,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,623 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear seat belt locking device stiff to operate.

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 113,594 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear seat belt locking device stiff to operate.

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,836 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,840 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 100,476 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

o/s/front abs ring broken but still works

Pass 13 Feb 2013 95,772 miles

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn on in sides

Fail 16 Feb 2012 92,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn on in sides

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,102 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)

front brakes / disc worn on in side face

Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,418 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,493 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,731 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres show signs of perishing

the engine has an oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,949 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 ZMX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

DY52 ZMX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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