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DF02 GPY

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,494 miles

nsf abs reluctor ring cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf seatbelt damaged but not seriously weakened

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Mar 2014 101,494 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf abs reluctor ring cracked

nsf seatbelt damaged but not seriously weakened

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,466 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 93,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,748 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting perrished.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,748 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting perrished.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,269 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both sides front steering arms

slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,666 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both sides front steering arms

slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Pass 27 Dec 2007 55,501 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 39,436 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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DF02 GPY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF02 GPY, 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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DF02 GPY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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