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DY02 RFN

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 RFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,067 miles

Front tyres bald just on inner edges

Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to de-bond.

Nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres bald just on inner edges

Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to de-bond.

Nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,367 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,507 miles

advisories as per test number 998501054090

Fail 20 Feb 2014 81,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlight beam patterns deterioated.

EML light on

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Handbrake travel high

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror housing missing.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,849 miles

At the time of test this vehicle was presented with three alloy wheels and one steel wheel offside rear

Both of the headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are acceptable

Both steering rack/tracking rod ball joints have slight play

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2013 67,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

At the time of test this vehicle was presented with three alloy wheels and one steel wheel offside rear

Both of the headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are acceptable

Both steering rack/tracking rod ball joints have slight play

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,786 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,758 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mountings heavily perished and starting to split

near side rear tyre perished

service and air bag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,694 miles

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

brake fluid on min

n/s//f tyre craking

note rear reg plate backgroung

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,221 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

airbag warning light on

indicators dont self cancel

Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,923 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,585 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,640 miles

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

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

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

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 RFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

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

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