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FG02 DVA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,973 mi
Last recorded131,973 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 DVA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 131,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

air bag warning staying on

can not check engine oil as dip stick is broken

Fail 18 Apr 2012 131,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

air bag warning staying on

can not check engine oil as dip stick is broken

Pass 5 Apr 2011 120,467 miles

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

Offside front ABS ring cracked

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 120,467 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front ABS ring cracked

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

Pass 4 May 2010 110,646 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light staying on

coolant level low

Fail 4 May 2010 110,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light staying on

coolant level low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,755 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,755 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 80,003 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 80,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,881 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,867 miles

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

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

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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FG02 DVA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FG02 DVA, 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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FG02 DVA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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