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DY02 LXL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,899 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,170 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight lenses deteriorated but not yet affecting the beam image

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,170 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight lenses deteriorated but not yet affecting the beam image

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,924 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 86,924 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,043 miles

Both front tyres below limit on raised tread

Both fronts & O/s/rear tyres t rated, N/s/rear h rated

Engine oil leak

Front wipers badly split

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres below limit on raised tread

Both fronts & O/s/rear tyres t rated, N/s/rear h rated

Engine oil leak

Front wipers badly split

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,180 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,721 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,917 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

some lateral movement in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,917 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

some lateral movement in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,478 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,478 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,313 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,361 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,650 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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DY02 LXL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

DY02 LXL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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