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DS51 KDV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,072 mi
Last recorded139,072 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 KDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 139,072 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 139,069 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,366 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked , slight play n/s/f wheel bearing and o/s rack play

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,604 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 123,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 123,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s washer jet spray weak

o/s mirror glass small crack

Pass 30 Oct 2010 107,610 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 103,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 103,475 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,516 miles

Front pads getting low

Front wipers split

STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 94,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,963 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,673 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 66,673 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 66,601 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KDV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol 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 KDV, 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 KDV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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