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DG02 DFD

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 DFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 98,046 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,750 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 85,750 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,675 miles

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

unable to open tailgate can put back seats down to inspect boot area

Fail 12 Oct 2017 83,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

unable to open tailgate can put back seats down to inspect boot area

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,430 miles

drivers door mirror cover mising

front wiper blades not clearing screen very well

rad cap not fitted on presentation

Fail 15 Oct 2015 82,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working near and off side (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror cover missing and mounting taped

front wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,954 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,365 miles

Air bag light on

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 76,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Air bag light on

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,754 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 64,754 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,932 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 15 Jun 2009 57,657 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,364 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 46,364 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 35,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 DFD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DFD, 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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What year was DG02 DFD registered?

DG02 DFD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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