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DN51 NMO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,030 mi
Last recorded149,030 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 NMO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 149,030 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2023 146,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2023 145,965 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights inc fog (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 138,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 126,653 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn lose (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 106,203 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,944 miles

O/S & N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLITTING

OIL LEAK GETTING ON EXHAUST

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

PLAYT ON O/S SEAT

Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

O/S & N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLITTING

OIL LEAK GETTING ON EXHAUST

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

PLAYT ON O/S SEAT

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,577 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewall perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing / cracking slightly

engine oil leak going on exhaust

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing / cracking slightly

engine oil leak going on exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,181 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 75,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front wheelarch liner loose

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front wheelarch liner loose

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,331 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,965 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 38,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 28,576 miles

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

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 NMO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NMO, 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 NMO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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