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DY02 UNU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,180 mi
Last recorded164,180 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 164,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 158,765 miles

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)

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Pass 30 Mar 2015 149,371 miles

see advisories from test number:- 239879285014

Fail 30 Mar 2015 149,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 136,917 miles

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

Oil leak

rear most exhaust mount rubber split but system secure with the mounts metal surround

slight bind to off side front brake

slight corrosion to centre rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2013 125,679 miles

Both front headlamp lens deteriorating.

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing.

Different size tyres on front and rear axles.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 125,624 miles

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

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

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

Both front headlamp lens deteriorating.

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing.

Different size tyres on front and rear axles.

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 118,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 118,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,460 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 104,460 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2009 96,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

idle uneven on engine

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,606 miles

very slight play in offside steering rack ball joint

Fail 12 Apr 2008 85,440 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

very slight play in offside steering rack ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2007 63,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,464 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm

advise offside rear tyre on 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 13 Apr 2006 54,372 miles

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

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 UNU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

DY02 UNU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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