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DJZ 8449

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 8449
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 19 Aug 2020 97,379 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,950 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,247 miles

both rear axel bushes split

engine oil leak

exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear axel bushes split

engine oil leak

exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

both front light patterns poor

Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,009 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

both front light patterns poor

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,051 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,082 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,092 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,049 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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DJZ 8449 is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DJZ 8449, 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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DJZ 8449 is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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