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DY02 MTU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,604 mi
Last recorded117,604 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 MTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2016 117,604 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,154 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded mild corrosion near to pipe clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,365 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,215 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,210 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,864 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,864 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,115 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 82,115 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,839 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 77,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,068 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,870 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 59,870 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.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 MTU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black 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 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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