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RK02 DVZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,266 mi
Last recorded117,266 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 DVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 117,266 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 117,266 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,899 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 109,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,595 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,966 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 96,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,606 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,013 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 65,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,140 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 55,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

bonnet safety catch partially seized

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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RK02 DVZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RK02 DVZ, 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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RK02 DVZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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