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DF51 FXB

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,642 mi
Last recorded75,642 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,708 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating a system fault

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Wet vehicle test

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO HEAVILY WORNON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWS SIGNS OF BEEN DRIVEN UNDER INFLATED

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO HEAVILY WORNON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWS SIGNS OF BEEN DRIVEN UNDER INFLATED

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,961 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre - cut in tread and punctured

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage broken (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre - cut in tread and punctured

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,739 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,388 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 50,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,826 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,032 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 38,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,207 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

rear no plate slightly deteriated

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,764 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

n/s/f shockabsorber top mount has slight play in it

rear no plate starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,017 miles

Air-Bag Light Staying On

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Wiper Split

rear Exhaust Mounting Perished

Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,017 miles

Air-Bag Light Staying On

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Wiper Split

rear Exhaust Mounting Perished

Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side wiper split slightly

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 FXB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

DF51 FXB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is DF51 FXB safe to buy?

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