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DE02 XLC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

imbalance rear brakes 29%

rear top shock metal cups corroded

slight cut to webbing on n/s/r seat belt

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,922 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,423 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,423 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,184 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,305 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,572 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,572 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,516 miles

Front brake discs corroded.Near limits.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,419 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,565 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 XLC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

DE02 XLC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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