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DY02 LWU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

172,841 mi
Last recorded172,841 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 172,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 172,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 163,722 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 163,722 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 150,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 150,223 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside 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 10 Nov 2012 139,754 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 139,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,406 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 129,339 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,911 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 107,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 94,228 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 83,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 83,662 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 71,615 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 71,615 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,832 miles

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

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 LWU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

DY02 LWU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for DY02 LWU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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