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DE02 VNK

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VNK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,449 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre have small cracks on the outer wall

Pass 23 Oct 2014

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight rear brake application uneven

Fail 20 Oct 2014 116,394 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,065 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,065 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak gearbox...corrosion to discs...front pads wearing low...o/s/r wheel bearing noisy...corrosion to n/s/f road spring

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,874 miles

oil leak gearbox...corrosion to discs...front pads wearing low...o/s/r wheel bearing noisy...corrosion to n/s/f road spring

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,492 miles

front tyres wearing on edges close too limits

Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges close too limits

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,747 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s door mirror insecure...damage too n/s/f wheel...o/s/r tyre close too limits/nail in tread pattern...n/s/r tyre small cuts in side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,877 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2008 65,868 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,823 miles

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

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

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 VNK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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