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DG02 DCF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 DCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,173 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brakes pull to offside by 25%.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Battery terminals loose.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,556 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,617 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 67,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,867 miles

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

Exhaust rubber mount starting to deterioate

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Rear wiper split

Water level low

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,245 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti-roll bar corroded

backbox rubber mount deteriorating

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

centre caps

drivers seat slightly insecure

front discs worn

o/s/r seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti-roll bar corroded

backbox rubber mount deteriorating

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

centre caps

drivers seat slightly insecure

front discs worn

o/s/r seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,999 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to wear

backbox rubber mount deteriorated

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front anti-roll bar starting to corrode

front discs worn

wheel caps fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all tyres starting to wear

backbox rubber mount deteriorated

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front anti-roll bar starting to corrode

front discs worn

wheel caps fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,311 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,311 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,121 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,761 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,761 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,122 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 31,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 24,831 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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DG02 DCF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DG02 DCF, 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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DG02 DCF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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