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DF02 OVA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,249 mi
Last recorded129,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 129,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 120,436 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 120,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 119,098 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 116,530 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 116,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The front exhaust clamp heavily corroded but still secure and supporting the exhaust.

The nearside front and offside front headlamps in poor conditon, lenses scratched.

The nearside rear and offside rear hub brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

The rear square exhaust mounting deteriorating, but still secure and supporting the exhaust.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 77,957 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The front exhaust clamp heavily corroded but still secure and supporting the exhaust.

The nearside front and offside front headlamps in poor conditon, lenses scratched.

The nearside rear and offside rear hub brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

The rear square exhaust mounting deteriorating, but still secure and supporting the exhaust.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,630 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,630 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 arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,825 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,315 miles

Both front tyres wearing around edge of tread.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing around edge of tread.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,081 miles

The off side and near side front anti roll bar link arm bushes are in poor condition.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,036 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

The off side and near side front anti roll bar link arm bushes are in poor condition.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,174 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,401 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005
Fail 10 Aug 2005 22,430 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OVA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OVA, 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 OVA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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