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DV02 HFW

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,365 mi
Last recorded143,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 HFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 143,365 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pickup ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pickup ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bad earth on Near side rear light unit

Pass 25 Jul 2017 137,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 137,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure rubbers missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure rubbers missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened leaking oil (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,768 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 131,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,453 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 125,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,728 miles

corrosion to exhaust

glow plug warning light staying on

marks & scratches to body panels

Fail 1 Jul 2014 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust

glow plug warning light staying on

marks & scratches to body panels

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 109,341 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs lipped and scored

n/s/f shockabsorber slight misting

slight play in front track rod ends

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 9 Jul 2013 109,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs lipped and scored

n/s/f shockabsorber slight misting

slight play in front track rod ends

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,544 miles

both front roll bar link bushes perrishing

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake pads low discs lipped and scored

n/s/f tread low wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tread wearing inner and outer edge ,tread low

various marks and scratches verchicle and wheels

Fail 4 Jul 2012 102,538 miles

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

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

both front roll bar link bushes perrishing

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake pads low discs lipped and scored

n/s/f tread low wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tread wearing inner and outer edge ,tread low

various marks and scratches verchicle and wheels

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,605 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 96,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,711 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 64,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,721 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 53,638 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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DV02 HFW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DV02 HFW, 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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DV02 HFW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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