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DS02 THU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,720 mi
Last recorded98,720 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,571 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes heavily perished + splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 98,560 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes heavily perished + splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 93,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,490 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 45,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,737 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,080 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 May 2006 27,932 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 THU 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 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

DS02 THU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is DS02 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 THU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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