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DS02 ADO

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 ADO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 118,274 miles

Offside Rear beam bush showing signs of wear

Offside headlamp poor patern

Fail 21 Nov 2017 118,274 miles

Offside Rear beam bush showing signs of wear

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside headlamp poor patern

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,698 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2016 117,686 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Servo corroded but not leaking

Tailpipe corroded at rear

Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,635 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 111,635 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting is starting to deteriate

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting is starting to deteriate

Fail 13 Nov 2013 96,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting is starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2012 89,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,002 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 81,002 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads low

slight play in rack and nsf lower balljoint

Fail 3 Nov 2010 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads low

slight play in rack and nsf lower balljoint

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,059 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,377 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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DS02 ADO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS02 ADO, 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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DS02 ADO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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