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DN51 NJE

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 NJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 147,472 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 147,132 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 142,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 137,283 miles

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

both front a.b.s ring corroded

both rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,803 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 123,123 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 May 2014 123,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Jun 2013 115,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 107,693 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 107,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,300 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 93,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,530 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 88,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 80,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,997 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,997 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,622 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 52,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 NJE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DN51 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

DN51 NJE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is DN51 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 NJE shows 22 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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