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DE02 UCS

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,346 mi
Last recorded54,346 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 UCS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,346 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 54,149 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 54,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 53,874 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 53,874 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,267 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 51,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 51,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,878 miles

cut on outer wall of o/s/f tyre...but does not expose ply or cords...

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels....

slight side to side play on handbrake....

Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut on outer wall of o/s/f tyre...but does not expose ply or cords...

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels....

slight side to side play on handbrake....

Fail 21 May 2011 46,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust catghing subframe disc worn exhaust rubber spliting

Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,479 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs slightley pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,072 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 23,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,694 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jul 2006 610 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 UCS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc 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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

DE02 UCS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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