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DF02 GZL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,400 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,398 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,620 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush split

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush split

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 37,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,193 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

offside front wiper blade started to split

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,861 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,861 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,075 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 29,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GZL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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