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DN51 KGZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,519 mi
Last recorded102,519 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 KGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,519 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 102,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 102,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s front wing damaged

water pump leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 72,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wipers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 61,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 41,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,775 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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DN51 KGZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DN51 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

DN51 KGZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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