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DS51 ZFD

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,159 mi
Last recorded79,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,159 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,691 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,747 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2009 53,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,800 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,062 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 27,062 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZFD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZFD, 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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What year was DS51 ZFD registered?

DS51 ZFD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for DS51 ZFD shows 12 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.

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