CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS51 DYV

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DYV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,879 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,682 miles

Front Coil spring corroded COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE LEVER WHEN PULLED ON.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,456 miles

Nearside DRIVE SHAFT NOISEY WHEN WHEEL SPAN

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

secondary bonnet catch sticking open

Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,456 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside DRIVE SHAFT NOISEY WHEN WHEEL SPAN

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

secondary bonnet catch sticking open

Pass 5 Mar 2017 71,706 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,812 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,812 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,693 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,690 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,229 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,421 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside rear tyre tread low on shoulders

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box rubber deteriorated

nearside front ball joint boot deteriorated

offside front c.v boot weaping grease

rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,421 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside front tyre tread very low on inner shoulder

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside rear tyre tread low on shoulders

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box rubber deteriorated

nearside front ball joint boot deteriorated

offside front c.v boot weaping grease

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front pads look low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2011 47,409 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,359 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,358 miles

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

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

offside front outer cv gaiter- inner clip broken

secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,507 miles

windscreen is slightly marked

Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

bonnet release/catch is stiff in operation

front brake imbalance readings- o/s/f brake is recording 150 whilst the n/s/f brake is recording 220

the rear wiper blade is deteriorated

windscreen is slightly marked

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,013 miles

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

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

handbrake lever slightly insecure at its mountings, not likely to disengage

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,845 miles

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

intermittant fault on hazard lamp switch

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,147 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS51 DYV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS51 DYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS51 DYV?

You can check the full history of DS51 DYV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS51 DYV registered?

DS51 DYV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is DS51 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 DYV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS51 DYV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS51 DYV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.