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DY02 CWJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 CWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2012 94,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small coolant leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,029 miles

O/S/F tyre wearnig low on inner and outer edge's.

front and rear brake disc's slightly worn.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 5 Feb 2011 86,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F tyre wearnig low on inner and outer edge's.

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear brake disc's slightly worn.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 46,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 46,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY02 CWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY02 CWJ, 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 DY02 CWJ registered?

DY02 CWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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