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DA51 FBJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,457 mi
Last recorded139,457 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 139,457 miles

both a.b.s.rings broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s n/s front abs rings on drive shaft split

Fail 23 Aug 2013 125,397 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s n/s front abs rings on drive shaft split

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 107,268 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade small split

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,370 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade small split

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,568 miles

front tie bar bushs split

rear tyres worn on outer edges

wipers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,700 miles

servo starting to corrode repairs to front of vehicle noted

Fail 13 Sep 2008 49,678 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

servo starting to corrode repairs to front of vehicle noted

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,672 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 34,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,476 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 24,476 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

chassis number on b post not legible

o/s front tyre valve cap not fitted

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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DA51 FBJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA51 FBJ, 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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DA51 FBJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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