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DS51 DZG

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,502 mi
Last recorded150,502 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 150,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 148,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor rigger has corrosion out of prescribed area

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 148,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor rigger has corrosion out of prescribed area

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 140,388 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 140,234 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2021 135,197 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 129,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 113,399 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 113,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,467 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 103,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,263 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,259 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 97,459 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,864 miles

brake fluid is low

n/s/f washers dont work

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,249 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,232 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 68,108 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,574 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 50,702 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 DZG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DZG, 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 DZG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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