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DF02 HYY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,213 mi
Last recorded81,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HYY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,213 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 81,213 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 75,705 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 73,156 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,049 miles

both front link rod bushes split

both o/s coil springs corroded

play in o/s/f upper strut bush

slight play in o/s/f rack arm ball joint

Fail 19 Aug 2017 71,049 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure ON FLOOR (3.1.3b)

both front link rod bushes split

both o/s coil springs corroded

play in o/s/f upper strut bush

slight play in o/s/f rack arm ball joint

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,507 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2015 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,209 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

gear box mount has some play

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2014 60,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

gear box mount has some play

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,869 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 50,869 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,260 miles

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

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

Windsreen shows signs of damage due to faulty wiper blade

Fail 10 Feb 2010 48,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windsreen shows signs of damage due to faulty wiper blade

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,221 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 26,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HYY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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