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DS51 DZM

2002 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,620 mi
Last recorded177,620 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DZM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 177,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 165,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 159,185 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 159,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 147,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 130,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 109,848 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 109,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,307 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,602 miles

front a/r/bar bushes splitting

front tyres low on outer edges

Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front a/r/bar bushes splitting

front number plate damaged

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,603 miles

front droplink bushes splitting

front/rear number plates damaged/deterioating

play in nsf/osf shock absorber mounts

Fail 14 Mar 2009 86,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front droplink bushes splitting

front/rear number plates damaged/deterioating

play in nsf/osf shock absorber mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2007 81,823 miles

osf a/r/bar bush split,front tyres low on edges,play in steering rack to n/s

Fail 11 Aug 2007 81,779 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

osf a/r/bar bush split,front tyres low on edges,play in steering rack to n/s,nsr wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 May 2006 73,751 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 73,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 DZM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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