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DX02 VLW

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,146 mi
Last recorded158,146 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 158,146 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 158,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 111,056 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 90,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2011 90,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,089 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 63,089 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,192 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,192 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,412 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing sounds dry advise

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,425 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,579 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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DX02 VLW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX02 VLW, 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 DX02 VLW registered?

DX02 VLW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 VLW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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