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DF51 FXG

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,274 mi
Last recorded55,274 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FXG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorating

centre stop light not working

surface rust on face of front brake disc

Fail 31 Jan 2015 55,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorating

centre stop light not working

surface rust on face of front brake disc

Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,277 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 53,277 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,904 miles

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

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

osf drivers seat does not adjust/slide back fully

Fail 2 Feb 2013 50,904 miles

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

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

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

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

osf drivers seat does not adjust/slide back fully

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,547 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,547 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,893 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,580 miles

Oil leak

nearside front & rear tyres cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,551 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 6 Feb 2008 37,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jan 2007 33,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 29,168 miles

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 FXG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

DF51 FXG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is DF51 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 FXG shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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