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DE02 XLV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 81,003 miles

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

serious oil leak

Fail 1 May 2017 80,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

serious oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,013 miles

all coil springs corroding

both front discs corroding

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

front exhaust corroding

gearbox earth strap broke

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in the o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Mar 2014 76,008 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,888 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,888 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,128 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,128 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,008 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,343 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 44,343 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 33,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,101 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to split

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 XLV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

DE02 XLV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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