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DU02 MZP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,809 mi
Last recorded172,809 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 MZP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 172,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. Damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 172,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. Damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 159,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 153,209 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 153,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 140,585 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 127,634 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 127,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,619 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 112,619 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SCORED.!

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 96,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,591 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,846 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing wear bars

Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,096 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,035 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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DU02 MZP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU02 MZP, 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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DU02 MZP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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