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DG02 XNJ

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,869 mi
Last recorded113,869 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,869 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 10 Dec 2015 113,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 110,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,456 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,985 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 104,985 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 102,395 miles

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 99,274 miles

slight play in n/s strut top and steering rack joint

Fail 3 Dec 2010 99,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in n/s strut top and steering rack joint

Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,972 miles

slight play in steering system and n/s front strut top

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 91,537 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,033 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 63,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 XNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

DG02 XNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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