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DS02 HBZ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,170 mi
Last recorded112,170 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,170 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 112,161 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 108,400 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 103,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,384 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 78,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 68,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,218 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 52,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,634 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 41,634 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 HBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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