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DN02 LJZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 118,595 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside have no beam image due to deteriorated lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring, corroded/incomplete/broke into 2 sections (1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge of tread and sidewall due to low pressure( nail in tread) recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 110,429 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount worn

suspension springs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing nearside front broken (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside lens covers deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount worn

suspension springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,645 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,399 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,399 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,998 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 LJZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJZ, 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 DN02 LJZ registered?

DN02 LJZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 2002.

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