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AO02 DBX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front brake discs rusty

nearside and offside front tyres perished on inner side walls

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on inner and outer side walls

Fail 1 Oct 2013 74,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front brake discs rusty

nearside and offside front tyres perished on inner side walls

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on inner and outer side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,641 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre perished on inner side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,632 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,734 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 68,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,775 miles

front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to split slightly around beads

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and worn

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished and splitting

Fail 10 Mar 2010 64,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres starting to split slightly around beads

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and worn

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished and splitting

Pass 14 Mar 2009 57,021 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 57,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,642 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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AO02 DBX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO02 DBX, 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 AO02 DBX registered?

AO02 DBX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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