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DN51 VMA

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,575 miles

Both front sill lips damaged

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

RBT service brake only 54%

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 107,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front sill lips damaged

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

RBT service brake only 54%

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,182 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,729 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,729 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 88,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 83,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 76,147 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 76,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,832 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,738 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,964 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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 VMA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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