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DY02 MPE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,241 mi
Last recorded93,241 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 MPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 93,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,562 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and brake components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 90,544 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and brake components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit....replacement recommended.....175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All.....Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit....replacement recommended.....175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All.....Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

offside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2016 86,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,973 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,970 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,627 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 71,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,100 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

the sof strut top mounting worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,099 miles

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

the sof strut top mounting worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,471 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,483 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,213 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,146 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,188 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,739 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,163 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 29,163 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear offside tyre worn low 185-55-15

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 MPE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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