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DF02 HZG

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,761 mi
Last recorded85,761 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 85,761 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,094 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 71,094 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

nearside front brake disc corroded

slight imbalance front brakes

some play nearside & offside sterring rack track rod arms

Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,009 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,956 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 63,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,935 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 48,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,850 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 HZG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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