2002 Renault Clio · 13,964 MOT tests
2002 Renault Clio reliability
2002 Renault Clios fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 Clio years (13,964 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 48.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 83,244
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,964
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.9% of tests fail here (179% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.5%
- Suspension18.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.6%
- Brakes11%
- Body, chassis and structure9.4%
- Steering9.1%
- Seat belts and airbags7.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.85%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.58%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.26%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.2%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.83%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.47%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.88%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (8.89%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.7%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Renault Clio reliable?
2002 Renault Clios fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 Clio years (13,964 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.85% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.58% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (5.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Renault Clio shows 83,244 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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