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DE02 RKN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 RKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 122,437 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 122,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,247 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 122,181 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 122,168 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 121,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,986 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 114,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner track rod joint has slight play both front

Pass 22 Apr 2020 112,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 112,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose within housing. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

front and rear brake discs worn/pads about 30% left

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,637 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 96,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,816 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,468 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,069 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 RKN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKN, 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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DE02 RKN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 May 2002.

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