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DS02 BVF

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,273 mi
Last recorded147,273 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 BVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 147,273 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2015 147,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2014 142,898 miles

some blue smoke from tail pipe

Fail 7 May 2014 142,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

some blue smoke from tail pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2013 134,369 miles

Both headlamp lenses tarnishing

Index plate lamp fitting would benifit replacement

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror case cover missing

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger airbag switched off, and warning lamp operating correctly informing airbag switched off

Play evident in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 134,369 miles

Both headlamp lenses tarnishing

Index plate lamp fitting would benifit replacement

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror case cover missing

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger airbag switched off, and warning lamp operating correctly informing airbag switched off

Play evident in steering rack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,419 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 120,415 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 111,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight cracks on sidewall o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2010 103,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,250 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 1 Apr 2008 82,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 6 Apr 2007 70,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,716 miles

9mm stone chip in windscreen

front tyres on 3mm

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 BVF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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