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DG02 XMS

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,331 mi
Last recorded84,331 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XMS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,317 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty will not switch off (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT - play in o/s track rod end - advise check regularly for further wear (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid level in reservoir at minimum

damage to outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

light cracks on sidewalls on n/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit on tread

rear exhaust support rubber worn

slight damage to n/s door

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2015 77,241 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,632 miles

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

Nearside 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 (4.1.E.1)

all 3 wiper blades need replacing.

boot lid wont shut/lock

horn weak

slight oil leak on gearbox.

warning light on dash for door being open.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,632 miles

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

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

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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all 3 wiper blades need replacing.

boot lid wont shut/lock

horn weak

slight oil leak on gearbox.

warning light on dash for door being open.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,036 miles

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,982 miles

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

front brake disc,s in poor condition but braking ok .

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 44,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,101 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 XMS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

DG02 XMS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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The MOT history for DG02 XMS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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