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DN51 VZK

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VZK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015
Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,069 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

Fail 16 Jan 2014 107,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid low

damage to nearside sill

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel cap damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front headlight top clip broken

rear exhaust mount worn

steering goes stiff sometimes

Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid low

damage to nearside sill

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel cap damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front headlight top clip broken

rear exhaust mount worn

steering goes stiff sometimes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,809 miles

Oil leak

eng light on dash (slight missfire)

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,879 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND FADED.

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

Fail 28 Jul 2010 81,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND FADED.

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 75,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,833 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 61,771 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VZK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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