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DN51 VLK

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,254 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON SHOULDERS .

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 110,810 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,182 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre cuts in wall

rear exhaust rubber split and perished

rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering heavy in operation.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,737 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering heavy in operation.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,066 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,066 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,197 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 76,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 60,615 miles

some play in o/s/f seat base to floor frame

Fail 2 Jan 2009 60,615 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some play in o/s/f seat base to floor frame

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 28,273 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall down to cords. o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

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 VLK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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