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DK02 VXL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel; bearing a bit noisy.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel; bearing a bit noisy.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,567 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outter wall

o/s/r tyre cracked on outter tread

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,009 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outter wall

o/s/r tyre cracked on outter tread

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,762 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,760 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER TREAD AND OUTTER WALL SCUFFED..

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,998 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 51,998 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side wing/door damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2006 42,405 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 42,405 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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DK02 VXL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 DK02 VXL, 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 DK02 VXL registered?

DK02 VXL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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