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DE02 VNB

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,501 mi
Last recorded114,501 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VNB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 114,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 108,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,446 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Both rear tyres perished

Cat to center exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 18 Feb 2016 103,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Auxiliary belt perished

Both rear tyres perished

Cat to center exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 97,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL FILTER LEAKING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak by oil filter

Spare wheel fitted at time of test.

Surface cracking on o/s rear tyre wall.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak by oil filter

Spare wheel fitted at time of test.

Surface cracking on o/s rear tyre wall.

Pass 5 May 2011 611,190 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 61,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 55,719 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 55,717 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 47,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 39,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre side-wall dammaged. No visible cords

Rear wiper arm missing

Slight perishing noted in both rear tyre side-walls. No visible cords

Fail 8 May 2008 39,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre side-wall dammaged. No visible cords

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Slight perishing noted in both rear tyre side-walls. No visible cords

Pass 9 May 2007 33,783 miles

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Slight dammage to NSF tyre sidewall. No visible cords

Pass 5 May 2006 24,981 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 VNB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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