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EF52 DJZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,834 mi
Last recorded158,834 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 158,834 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 151,797 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 151,797 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 146,808 miles

Oil leak

o/s headlamp lens cloudy/frosted - beam image poor

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,899 miles

R/springs corroded

Slight play in rack

Pass 8 Oct 2013 141,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 141,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front sidelights getting dim

both rear springs corroded

front antiroll bar corroded

headlamp lenses fogging up

Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,852 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front sidelights getting dim

both rear springs corroded

front antiroll bar corroded

headlamp lenses fogging up

Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,252 miles

front anti-roll bar corroded

headlamp lenses scratched/frosted

front drop-link bushes perished and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and starting to split

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished and splitting

slight free play in o/s track rod/steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2010 127,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

brake fluid level low

front anti-roll bar corroded

front brake discs severely worn (lipped)

front drop-link bushes perished and worn

headlamp lenses scratched/frosted

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and starting to split

n/s/f brake reading fluctuating

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished and splitting

slight free play in o/s track rod/steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 119,799 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 119,799 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,764 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,450 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 81,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 59,493 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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EF52 DJZ 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 EF52 DJZ, 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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EF52 DJZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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