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DN02 BVS

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,686 mi
Last recorded144,686 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 BVS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 144,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs scored

oil leak

play steering rack inner arms slight

Fail 24 Mar 2016 144,638 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs scored

oil leak

play steering rack inner arms slight

Pass 10 Mar 2015 135,301 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 135,075 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 127,540 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

tps light on

Fail 10 Mar 2014 127,540 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 933,272 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 95,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,241 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,771 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,029 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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DN02 BVS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DN02 BVS, 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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DN02 BVS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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