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DN51 VKR

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,413 mi
Last recorded110,413 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VKR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,413 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 110,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 106,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,659 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 101,659 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,546 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 97,506 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,289 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,732 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,732 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,534 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,871 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,363 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,149 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 VKR is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

DN51 VKR is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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