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DV02 VCM

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,685 mi
Last recorded144,685 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VCM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 144,685 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front bottom ball joint seal split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise airbag lamp on

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Oct 2011 144,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise airbag lamp on

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2010 139,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 135,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer sill lip damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2009 135,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer sill lip damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2008 131,145 miles

brake tests indicate brakes need servicing (slightly low effort on nearside rear foot and handbrake)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2008 131,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake tests indicate brakes need servicing (slightly low effort on nearside rear foot and handbrake)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2008 130,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 115,151 miles

front brakes out of balance=10kg=6%.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to wear on edges.

n/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force

Fail 1 Nov 2007 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes out of balance=10kg=6%.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to wear on edges.

n/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force

Pass 11 Nov 2006 96,314 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 VCM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DV02 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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