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DF51 FWY

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,165 mi
Last recorded101,165 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,609 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,695 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,695 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,360 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,863 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,177 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,721 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 47,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti roll bar link pin bushes deterioated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,168 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 31,168 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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DF51 FWY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DF51 FWY, 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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What year was DF51 FWY registered?

DF51 FWY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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