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DS02 NFN

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,743 mi
Last recorded79,743 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 NFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,743 miles

front flexy ferrules corroded and sleaved, rear tyres uneven wear, n/s rear tyre nailed and cut at limit, front diff noise, front side lights dim

rear brakes imbalnced and hand brake travel, clutch pedal rubber missing, brake pedal rubber worn, rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated, front exhuast clamp ex corroded, oil leak, front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,491 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

front flexy ferrules corroded and sleaved, rear tyres uneven wear, n/s rear tyre nailed and cut at limit, front diff noise, front side lights dim

rear brakes imbalnced and hand brake travel, clutch pedal rubber missing, brake pedal rubber worn, rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated, front exhuast clamp ex corroded, oil leak, front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,121 miles

both front brake discs worn and grooved inside

Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs worn and grooved inside

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,594 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,895 miles

THE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,872 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

THE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,035 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 25,035 miles

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

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

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

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 NFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NFN, 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 DS02 NFN registered?

DS02 NFN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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