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DN51 NHJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,397 mi
Last recorded132,397 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 NHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2013 132,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine roars

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S mirror cracked

Slight damage to O/S sill

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 132,397 miles

Engine roars

O/S mirror cracked

Slight damage to O/S sill

Pass 14 Dec 2012 130,081 miles

Nearside wing mirror smashed

Pass 23 Dec 2011 128,567 miles

Drivers side seat release for rear seat access not functioning

Fail 23 Dec 2011 128,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Drivers side seat release for rear seat access not functioning

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,399 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 123,399 miles

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

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

Slight stain on the offside rear shock absorber

Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,735 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 119,735 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the bonnet catch on these vehicles can be prone to malfunction if not properly maintained

Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 109,709 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 109,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 76,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,788 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 NHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NHJ, 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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DN51 NHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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