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DY02 HJU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 HJU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly loose at join detected!!

nearside and offside rear inner chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

nearside front suspension has very slight play in a ball joint/bush!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge step treads!!

offside rear coil spring corroded at bottom!!

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded and worn but still supporting system ok!!

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,498 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly loose at join detected!!

nearside and offside rear inner chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

nearside front suspension has very slight play in a ball joint/bush!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge step treads!!

offside rear coil spring corroded at bottom!!

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded and worn but still supporting system ok!!

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,519 miles

Oil leak

coolant level getting low!

offside front wiperblade rubber slightly peeling at end

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriated but silencer still supported ok!

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,739 miles

Bonnet secondery catch seized

Engine has a oil leek

Engine management light is on

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

Low oil warning displayed on the dash

Nail in offside rear trye

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and Offside front ABS speed pick up rings corroded

Nearside rear seat back is slightly insecure

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer wall but looks like it is damaged from a pervious accident on the rear bumper

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front ABS speed pick up ring is fractured

Offside front door catch strap securing bolt is loose

Offside front door has to be opened using the cable on the inside on the vehicle

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Rear wiper blade is missing

Service warning light is on

Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet secondery catch seized

Engine has a oil leek

Engine management light is on

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

Low oil warning displayed on the dash

Nail in offside rear trye

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and Offside front ABS speed pick up rings corroded

Nearside rear seat back is slightly insecure

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer wall but looks like it is damaged from a pervious accident on the rear bumper

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front ABS speed pick up ring is fractured

Offside front door catch strap securing bolt is loose

Offside front door has to be opened using the cable on the inside on the vehicle

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Rear wiper blade is missing

Service warning light is on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,609 miles

all advisorys from fail still apply at retest

Fail 29 Jan 2011 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

All tyres have edge wear

Anti roll bar bushes worn and perished

Both front suspension top mounts have slight movement and lift off load

Centre rear seat belt retracts slow

Coil springs corroded but complete

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexi worn and rubber mountings but exhaust is secure

Handbrake ratchet feels worn and stiff

N/s/r seat belt buckle feels worn and belt also slightly frayed

N/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm bushes worn and have slight play and o/s/f ball joint also has slight play

O/s/f inner door handle is insecure but still operating at time of test

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear wiper broken

Due to oil leak most components underside wet with oil

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,162 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 72,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 66,448 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 66,441 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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 HJU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJU, 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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DY02 HJU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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