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DF02 HAU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

124,787 mi
Last recorded124,787 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 124,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 124,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 120,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside across rear axle beam also has a damaged support clip but still secure (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear most exhaust rubber bracket deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 10 Aug 2017 120,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamp and indicator and hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside across rear axle beam also has a damaged support clip but still secure (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear most exhaust rubber bracket deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 23 May 2017 117,701 miles

Driver's seat insecure nearside front bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pedal feels hard but there is servo assistance

parking brake lever slightly loose

front brakes slow to apply

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,084 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,084 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 91,631 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

grease around nearside c.v gaiter

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,910 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,908 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,461 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,350 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 68,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,397 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 64,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,661 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,604 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2010 56,604 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,226 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 49,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 43,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,729 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 38,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,613 miles

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

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 HAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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