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DS51 DZF

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 81,877 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front brake discs have corrosion and lipped

Fail 10 May 2016 81,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front brake discs have corrosion and lipped

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,898 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,747 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brakes noisey when applied,

Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,975 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 63,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,378 miles

brake in balance at 25% just in pass and advice

Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,102 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 59,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s/r and o/s/r tyre's are worn on the inner and outer edge's

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

O/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,347 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 55,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,512 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 47,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,580 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 26,498 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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DS51 DZF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS51 DZF, 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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DS51 DZF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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