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DC02 RNU

2002 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,513 mi
Last recorded185,513 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Twingo83,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 RNU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 185,513 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 185,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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DC02 RNU is a 2002 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 83,569 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 Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC02 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC02 RNU registered?

DC02 RNU is a 2002 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is DC02 RNU safe to buy?

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