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DX02 VYF

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,704 mi
Last recorded42,704 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VYF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 42,704 miles

Amber Electronic Malfunction warning light on dash, non component advisory

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Amber Electronic Malfunction warning light on dash, non component advisory

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 39,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,563 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 35,561 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 33,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 30,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 21,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 19,081 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,878 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 12,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,458 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 VYF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

DX02 VYF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DX02 VYF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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