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DE02 EXG

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,423 mi
Last recorded114,423 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 EXG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 114,423 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 114,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,527 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 101,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged and o/s front abs rings broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,871 miles

Nearside and o/s head light reflectors

Fail 22 Mar 2017 90,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush snapped (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and o/s head light reflectors

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,419 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,577 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,574 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,662 miles

corrosion brake master cylinder

play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link arms

Pass 30 May 2012 53,654 miles

air bag light on

n/s+o/s front drop link arm bushes worn

Fail 30 May 2012 53,654 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

air bag light on

n/s+o/s front drop link arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,182 miles

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

brake fluid down

n/s+o/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes split + deteriorated

spare tyre under inflated

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 18 Jun 2011 51,182 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake fluid down

n/s+o/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes split + deteriorated

spare tyre under inflated

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,429 miles

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

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

srs light on

Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,231 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 354,821 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 30,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,278 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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DE02 EXG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE02 EXG, 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 DE02 EXG registered?

DE02 EXG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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