Renault Clio Expression DCI 65 (2002)
2002 Renault Clio Expression DCI 65
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2002 Renault Clio Expression DCI 65. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Renault Clio Expression DCI 65 is a reliability concern: only 33.4% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, which means most buyers should expect to budget for repairs before the test is valid. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the problem.
At 128,500 miles median, these cars have typical mileage for their age, but the 0.39 average failures per vehicle suggests wear-related issues—likely suspension, exhaust, or emissions components—are catching owners off guard. If you're considering this model, have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with Clio diesel engines, and budget for at least one MOT retest.
What to check before buying a 2002 Renault Clio Expression DCI 65
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Renault Clio Expression DCI 65 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Renault Clio Expression DCI 65 vehicles fall between 104,969 and 150,603 miles.
2002 Renault Clio Expression DCI 65 — Still on the Road
38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2019.
MOT History Averages
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