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DN51 BKF

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,943 mi
Last recorded114,943 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 BKF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 114,943 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to visually assess internals of rear drum brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to visually assess internals of rear drum brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 108,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 101,605 miles

EML warning light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

has only just passed the emissions test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper starting to tear

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate between treads

Fail 7 Feb 2012 101,473 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML warning light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

has only just passed the emissions test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper starting to tear

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate between treads

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,094 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,092 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,409 miles

bonnet does not close correctly

catalyst rattle

handbrake poor operation

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,724 miles

catalytic convertor broken.

handbrake could do with adjustment.

n/s/f wheel rim slightly out of shape.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

catalytic convertor broken.

handbrake could do with adjustment.

n/s/r wheel rim slightly out of shape.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 57,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

o/s wiper torn on end

play in n/s and o/s steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,164 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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DN51 BKF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN51 BKF, 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 DN51 BKF registered?

DN51 BKF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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