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DY02 SFN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,675 mi
Last recorded118,675 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 SFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,675 miles

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

both front brake disc,s excessively worn on inner faces

n/s/f cv gaiter small split and leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both link-rod bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake disc,s excessively worn on inner faces

n/s headlamp cover deteriorated

n/s/f cv gaiter small split and leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,115 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 88,952 miles

Across rear brake pipes very slight pitted

Left hand front tyre worn on edges and on limet now early attension adviced

Very slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,618 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 72,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,396 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,670 miles

slight noise coming from the n/s steering rack nuckle joint.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bushes serparating.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes serparating.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,848 miles

rear axle bushes starting to separate.

rear silencer box rubber mounting block starting to separate.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 41,813 miles

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

rear axle bushes starting to separate.

rear silencer box rubber mounting block starting to separate.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,676 miles

Nearside 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 SFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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