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DG02 DFV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,427 mi
Last recorded67,427 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 67,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )

rear exhaust mount deterioration/splitting

stiff operation at secondary bonnet catch

wheel trims fitted ( nearside front missing )

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit on outer half (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,772 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose on axle to offside rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit on outer half (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 56,279 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 56,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 54,156 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,187 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,232 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 4 May 2011 44,232 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 42,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 32,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,214 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 24,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

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

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