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DF51 LPY

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,149 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,624 miles

front and rear pads worn to limit of 1.5 mm at time of test

front discs in very poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2011 88,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear pads worn to limit of 1.5 mm at time of test

front discs in very poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,440 miles

front discs rusty

o/s/rear shockabsorber damp

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,241 miles

"Sports" exhaust not excessively noisy compared to similar vehicles.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 66,241 miles

"Sports" exhaust not excessively noisy compared to similar vehicles.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,513 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,422 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,422 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,103 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 LPY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 LPY registered?

DF51 LPY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is DF51 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 LPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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