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DE02 VNV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 78,536 miles

advise centre rear seat belt has been removed

advise damage to rear boot floor

advise n.s. rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2012 76,920 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 76,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 May 2011 73,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 73,999 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 May 2010 71,621 miles

Rear bumper insecure

advise n.s. rear boot floor damaged

Fail 24 May 2010 71,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bumper insecure

advise n.s. rear boot floor damaged

Fail 11 May 2010 71,513 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 May 2009 67,581 miles

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

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2009 67,575 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil level just above min mark

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,875 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING ON ENDS

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT NOT FITTED

Fail 22 Apr 2008 59,875 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING ON ENDS

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

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

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT NOT FITTED

Pass 11 May 2007 52,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 46,905 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 VNV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

DE02 VNV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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