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DF02 VXT

2002 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VXT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,261 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 115,261 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,540 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 111,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,614 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2014 107,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,613 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 101,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,566 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Slight leak of grease from offside front CV boot.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,566 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Slight leak of grease from offside front CV boot.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

grease around offside front cv boot.

slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

grease around offside front cv boot.

slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,613 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,856 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,801 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 VXT is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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